The bill amends Section 709.9 of the Code of Iowa to address indecent exposure, specifically focusing on the unlawful electronic transmission of sexually explicit visual material. It introduces a new subsection that establishes penalties for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. Under this new provision, a person commits a serious misdemeanor if they knowingly send unsolicited and unwanted pictures or videos via electronic means that depict certain explicit content, including any person's genitals or pubic area, any person engaging in a sex act, or the covered genitals of a male in a discernibly turgid state.

The bill classifies this offense as a serious misdemeanor, which carries a penalty of confinement for up to one year and a fine ranging from $430 to $2,560. This legislative change aims to enhance protections against the unsolicited sharing of sexually explicit material and to provide a legal framework for addressing such behavior.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 709.9