Iowa HF63 establishes the criminal offense of human smuggling and provides penalties.

Iowa HF63 establishes the criminal offense of human smuggling, defining it as knowingly transporting or harboring a person within the state without proper documentation, where the transporter knows or should know the person is likely to be exploited. Aggravated human smuggling includes causing bodily harm, serious bodily harm, disfigurement, or sexual assault. Human smuggling is a class “D” felony, while aggravated human smuggling is a class “B” felony, with penalties including up to 25 years of confinement.

Iowa HF63 establishes the criminal offense of human smuggling and provides penalties.

Iowa HF63 establishes the criminal offense of human smuggling, defining it as knowingly transporting or harboring a person within the state without proper documentation, where the transporter knows or should know the person is likely to be exploited. Aggravated human smuggling includes causing bodily harm, serious bodily harm, disfigurement, or sexual assault. Human smuggling is a class “D” felony, while aggravated human smuggling is a class “B” felony, with penalties including up to 25 years of confinement.