Iowa SF461 amends the criminal offense of grooming to require registration as a sex offender and imposes a 10-year sentence.

Iowa SF461 introduces changes to the criminal offense of grooming, requiring individuals convicted of grooming to register as a tier I sex offender. The bill defines grooming as a class "D" felony and mandates a special sentence of 10 years in custody with eligibility for parole. Additionally, convicted individuals must register as sex offenders for 10 years upon release from incarceration, probation, or parole.

Iowa SF461 amends the criminal offense of grooming to require registration as a sex offender and imposes a 10-year sentence.

Iowa SF461 introduces changes to the criminal offense of grooming, requiring individuals convicted of grooming to register as a tier I sex offender. The bill defines grooming as a class "D" felony and mandates a special sentence of 10 years in custody with eligibility for parole. Additionally, convicted individuals must register as sex offenders for 10 years upon release from incarceration, probation, or parole.