IA SF2243: An Act relating to sexual exploitation of a minor by the creation, adaptation, or modification of a visual depiction to give the appearance that an i…

In one paragraph

Iowa's 2024 Acts chapter 1015 (SF 2243) brings fabricated child sexual images into the sexual exploitation of a minor offense. Under Iowa Code 728.12(3), knowingly purchasing or possessing a visual depiction of a minor in a prohibited sexual act now includes any depiction created, adapted or modified to give the appearance that an identifiable minor is engaged in such an act or its simulation. An identifiable minor is someone who was a minor when the image was made, or whose image as a minor was used, and who is recognizable by face, likeness or other features. The minor's actual identity need not be proven. The act does not name AI but covers digitally fabricated images of real children.

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What it means for business

Mainly a criminal law; image-generation and editing services and platforms may receive law-enforcement requests involving fabricated sexual images of identifiable minors.

Key provisions

1. 1Iowa Code 728.12(3)(f): a visual depiction of a minor includes one created, adapted or modified to make an identifiable minor appear to engage in a prohibited sexual act or its simulation
2. 2Identifiable minor: a person who was a minor when the depiction was made, or whose image as a minor was used, and who is recognizable by face, likeness or other distinguishing features
3. 3728.12(3)(e): proof of the identifiable minor's actual identity is not required
4. 4Knowing purchase or possession is a class D felony for a first offense and a class C felony for a later offense (728.12(3)(c))

Latest legislative action

Apr 10, 2024. Signed by Governor (April 10, 2024); 2024 Iowa Acts, chapter 1015