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

This bill (SF 2115) changes sentencing rules for certain sexual exploitation of minors cases in Iowa. It prohibits judges from granting deferred or suspended sentences to individuals 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 amends sentencing guidelines to automatically disqualify offenders in these specific cases from receiving lenient sentencing options. This directly affects convicted offenders of severe sexual exploitation crimes involving very young children, ensuring they face immediate sentencing consequences.