Iowa HF2289 establishes the criminal offense of torture and sets penalties.

Iowa HF2289 creates the criminal offense of torture, defining it as inflicting serious bodily injury or severe mental pain or suffering with intent to cause cruel or extreme pain. The bill defines "cruel" as brutal, inhumane, sadistic, or tormenting, and "custody or physical control" as forcible restriction of a person's movements or confinement without consent. "Serious bodily injury" includes conditions like internal injury, poisoning, and severe burns. A conviction for torture is a class "B" felony, with a maximum sentence of 50 years.

Iowa HF2289 establishes the criminal offense of torture and sets penalties.

Iowa HF2289 creates the criminal offense of torture, defining it as inflicting serious bodily injury or severe mental pain or suffering with intent to cause cruel or extreme pain. The bill defines "cruel" as brutal, inhumane, sadistic, or tormenting, and "custody or physical control" as forcible restriction of a person's movements or confinement without consent. "Serious bodily injury" includes conditions like internal injury, poisoning, and severe burns. A conviction for torture is a class "B" felony, with a maximum sentence of 50 years.