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 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 subsection 2 and a new paragraph to subsection 3 of section 907.3, both emphasizing the age of the minor involved in the offense. These changes aim to strengthen the legal consequences for offenders who exploit very young children, thereby enhancing protections for minors in the state of Iowa.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 907.3, 728.12