The bill amends Section 692A.110 of the Iowa Code to increase the annual registration fee for sex offenders from $25 to $50. This fee is to be paid to the sheriff of the county where the offender has their principal residence, starting with the first required in-person appearance at the sheriff's office after July 1, 2025. If a sex offender has multiple residences, the fee is to be paid in the county where they first appear in person after the specified date.

Additionally, the bill allows for some flexibility in fee payment; if a sex offender is unable to pay the fee at the time of registration, the sheriff has the discretion to grant additional time for payment, allow installment payments, or waive the fee altogether. The funds collected from these fees are designated to help cover the costs associated with the registration of sex offenders.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 692A.110