Iowa SF342 establishes a criminal offense for sending unsolicited sexually explicit visual material electronically and sets penalties.

Iowa SF342 creates a criminal offense for individuals aged 18 or older who knowingly send unsolicited sexually explicit visual material by electronic means. The bill defines such material as depictions of genitals or pubic areas, sex acts, or turgid male genitals. A conviction results in a serious misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in confinement and a fine between $430 and $2,560. Additionally, convicted individuals must register as sex offenders and may face a special sentence of up to 10 years in the custody of the Iowa Department of Corrections, with eligibility for parole.

Iowa SF342 establishes a criminal offense for sending unsolicited sexually explicit visual material electronically and sets penalties.

Iowa SF342 creates a criminal offense for individuals aged 18 or older who knowingly send unsolicited sexually explicit visual material by electronic means. The bill defines such material as depictions of genitals or pubic areas, sex acts, or turgid male genitals. A conviction results in a serious misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in confinement and a fine between $430 and $2,560. Additionally, convicted individuals must register as sex offenders and may face a special sentence of up to 10 years in the custody of the Iowa Department of Corrections, with eligibility for parole.