A bill for an act relating to sexual exploitation of a minor and deferred and suspended sentences.

This bill amends Iowa's sentencing rules for sexual exploitation of minors. It prohibits deferred or suspended sentences for defendants convicted under Iowa Code section 728.12 when the victim was under 12 years old or prepubescent at the time of the offense. The key provision removes sentencing flexibility for these specific cases, requiring immediate incarceration for such convictions. This directly affects individuals convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor under 12 or prepubescent, ensuring they cannot avoid prison time through deferred or suspended sentences.