Iowa SF2012 establishes the offense of assault by criminal groping and sets penalties.

Iowa SF2012 creates the criminal offense of assault by criminal groping, defined as an assault involving intentional physical contact with an intimate body part without intent to commit sexual abuse. The bill outlines penalties, with a first violation being a serious misdemeanor, a second violation an aggravated misdemeanor, and a third or subsequent violation a class "D" felony. The bill also mandates sex offender registration for certain convictions.

Iowa SF2012 establishes the offense of assault by criminal groping and sets penalties.

Iowa SF2012 creates the criminal offense of assault by criminal groping, defined as an assault involving intentional physical contact with an intimate body part without intent to commit sexual abuse. The bill outlines penalties, with a first violation being a serious misdemeanor, a second violation an aggravated misdemeanor, and a third or subsequent violation a class "D" felony. The bill also mandates sex offender registration for certain convictions.