HF 321 — A bill for an act relating to sexual exploitation of a minor and providing penalties.

Bill Text

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The bill increases the penalties for various offenses related to sexual exploitation of a minor and modifies parole eligibility and restitution requirements.

• Section 728.12, subsection 1

  class “C” → class “B”

  The penalty for causing a minor to engage in a prohibited sexual act is increased from a class 'C' felony to a class 'B' felony.

• Section 728.12, subsection 2

  class “D” → class “C”

  The penalty for promoting material depicting a minor in a prohibited sexual act is increased from a class 'D' felony to a class 'C' felony.

• Section 728.12, subsection 3

  an aggravated misdemeanor → a class “D” felony

  The penalty for a first offense of purchasing or possessing a visual depiction of a minor in a prohibited sexual act is increased from an aggravated misdemeanor to a class 'D' felony.

• Section 728.12, subsection 3

  class “D” → class “C”

  The penalty for a second or subsequent offense of purchasing or possessing a visual depiction of a minor in a prohibited sexual act is increased from a class 'D' felony to a class 'C' felony.

• Section 902.12, new subsection 6

  A person serving a sentence for a conviction of sexual exploitation of a minor in violation of section 728.12, subsection 1, shall be denied parole or work release until the person has served between one-half and seven-tenths of the maximum term of the person’s sentence.

  Defines the parole eligibility for individuals convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor, mandating they serve a portion of their sentence before being eligible.

• Section 915.100, subsection 2

  In cases where the offender was convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor in violation of section 728.12, subsection 1 or 2, the court shall order restitution in an amount to be determined by the court as follows: (1) The court shall determine the full amount of the victim’s losses that were incurred or are reasonably projected to be incurred by the victim as a result of the sexual exploitation of the victim, but in no case shall such amount be less than three thousand dollars.

  Mandates that courts order restitution to victims of sexual exploitation, ensuring a minimum amount of $3,000.

Action History

1. April 04, 2023

   Withdrawn.

2. March 07, 2023

   Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 646.

3. March 02, 2023

   Committee report, recommending passage.

4. February 22, 2023

   Subcommittee recommends passage. Vote Total: 2-1.

5. February 16, 2023

   Subcommittee Meeting: 02/22/2023 12:30PM House Lounge.

6. February 16, 2023

   Subcommittee: Nordman, Meyer, A. and Wessel-Kroeschell.

7. February 15, 2023

   Introduced, referred to Judiciary.

Sponsors

• Heather Hora · Primary

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