This bill amends existing Iowa law regarding sexual exploitation of minors and the eligibility for deferred or suspended sentences. Specifically, it introduces new provisions that state a person convicted of sexual exploitation of a child under section 728.12 will not be eligible for a deferred or suspended sentence if the victim was under twelve years of age or prepubescent at the time of the offense.

The bill adds a new subparagraph to section 907.3, subsection 2, and a new paragraph to subsection 3, both specifying the age criteria for the minor involved in the offense. These changes aim to strengthen the legal consequences for individuals convicted of such serious offenses against very young victims, ensuring that those who exploit minors in this age group face more stringent sentencing options.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 907.3, 728.12