SF 342 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act establishing the criminal offense of unlawful electronic transmission of sexually explicit visual material, and providing penalties.

SF 342 establishes a new criminal offense for adults (18+) who knowingly send unsolicited sexually explicit images or videos via electronic means. It specifically prohibits sending images depicting genitals, pubic areas, people engaging in sex acts, or male genitals in an erect state without consent. Violators face a serious misdemeanor charge punishable by up to one year in jail, fines of $430-$2,560, mandatory sex offender registration, and a minimum 10-year prison term with parole eligibility. This bill directly affects individuals who electronically transmit unsolicited explicit material meeting the defined criteria.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2025 Last action Feb 20, 2025
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Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Schultz, Blake, and Bousselot.
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Feb 18, 2025
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Introduced, referred to Judiciary.
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Cherielynn Westrich
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