Sex Offender Registry, Grooming (1441XD) - Public Safety, Department of

This bill requires individuals convicted of "grooming" (a class D felony under Iowa Code §709.8A) to register as tier I sex offenders. It mandates a 10-year prison term with parole eligibility for such convictions, in addition to standard penalties. Convicted individuals must maintain sex offender registration for 10 years following release from custody, probation, parole, or work release. The law directly affects those found guilty of grooming, which involves predatory behavior targeting minors.