This bill amends the sex offender registry laws in Iowa, specifically addressing the duration of registration and requirements for photographs. It stipulates that any sex offender convicted of a subsequent sex offense, including expunged convictions, must register for life and will not be eligible for removal from the registry. Additionally, the bill mandates that photographs of sex offenders be updated at least annually, requiring that the images be taken with the offender fully facing the camera and with eyes open. Any photographs that are distorted, glared, or blurred must be retaken.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new criteria for modifications to registration requirements, stating that sex offenders with a history of recidivism involving sex offenses, including previously expunged convictions, are ineligible for such modifications. This reinforces the lifetime registration requirement for certain offenders and aims to enhance the monitoring and management of sex offenders within the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 692A.106, 692A.108, 692A.128