Iowa HF228 amends the law to make it a class "D" felony to purchase or offer to purchase sex acts from minors or those believed to be minors.

Iowa HF228 modifies existing law to enhance penalties for purchasing or offering to purchase sex acts from individuals under the age of 18 or those reasonably believed to be under 18, including law enforcement officers posing as minors. The bill classifies this act as a class "D" felony, punishable by up to five years in confinement and a fine ranging from $1,025 to $10,245. This change aims to strengthen protections for minors involved in prostitution.

Iowa HF228 amends the law to make it a class "D" felony to purchase or offer to purchase sex acts from minors or those believed to be minors.

Iowa HF228 modifies existing law to enhance penalties for purchasing or offering to purchase sex acts from individuals under the age of 18 or those reasonably believed to be under 18, including law enforcement officers posing as minors. The bill classifies this act as a class "D" felony, punishable by up to five years in confinement and a fine ranging from $1,025 to $10,245. This change aims to strengthen protections for minors involved in prostitution.