Iowa HF285 strengthens penalties for purchasing sex acts from human trafficking victims.

Iowa HF285 amends state law to classify purchasing or offering to purchase sex acts from a human trafficking victim as a class "C" felony. Ignorance of the victim's status does not serve as a defense. Convicted individuals face a mandatory $50,000 fine and must register as a tier III sex offender. The bill also mandates that charges be filed within ten years of the offense.

Iowa HF285 strengthens penalties for purchasing sex acts from human trafficking victims.

Iowa HF285 amends state law to classify purchasing or offering to purchase sex acts from a human trafficking victim as a class "C" felony. Ignorance of the victim's status does not serve as a defense. Convicted individuals face a mandatory $50,000 fine and must register as a tier III sex offender. The bill also mandates that charges be filed within ten years of the offense.