Establishes the criminal offense of smuggling persons in Iowa, with specific penalties based on circumstances.

This bill establishes the criminal offense of smuggling persons in Iowa. It defines the offense as knowingly using a motor vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or other means of conveyance to transport an individual with intent to conceal them from a peace officer or to flee arrest. It also includes encouraging or inducing a person to enter or remain in the United States in violation of federal law.

Establishes the criminal offense of smuggling persons in Iowa, with specific penalties based on circumstances.

This bill establishes the criminal offense of smuggling persons in Iowa. It defines the offense as knowingly using a motor vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or other means of conveyance to transport an individual with intent to conceal them from a peace officer or to flee arrest. It also includes encouraging or inducing a person to enter or remain in the United States in violation of federal law.