A bill for an act relating to the criminal offense of grooming and the sex offender registry, and making penalties applicable.

This bill (SSB 1096) criminalizes "grooming" as a class D felony under Iowa Code section 709.8A, directly affecting individuals convicted of this offense. It requires those convicted to register as Tier I sex offenders for 10 years and mandates a 10-year prison term with parole eligibility, in addition to standard sentencing. The law also requires registration during probation, parole, or release from incarceration. These provisions apply specifically to the criminal offense of grooming, defined as conduct that targets minors for sexual abuse.