HSB12

Iowa HSB12 establishes the offense of assault by criminal groping and sets penalties.

Iowa HSB12 creates the criminal offense of assault by criminal groping, defined as intentional physical contact with an intimate body part without intent to commit sexual abuse. Intimate body parts include the inner thigh, groin, buttock, or breast. A first violation is a serious misdemeanor, a second is an aggravated misdemeanor, and a third or subsequent violation is a class "D" felony. If the offense is deemed sexually motivated and the victim is under 14, the offender must register as a tier II sex offender. If the victim is 14 or older, the offender must register as a tier I sex offender.