Bill expanding definition of a 'sex act' passes Iowa Legislature

4-8-2013 Iowa:

Iowa House approval on Monday means a bill expanding the definition of the term “sex act” will go to the governor to be signed into law.

The legislation, Senate File 298, amends the definition to include “ejaculation onto the person of another.” It passed on a 98-0 vote after similarly unanimous votes in the Senate in various legislative committees.

The measure is intended as a response to the case of Perry chiropractor Daniel Duffy, who was convicted of misdemeanor assault in January 2011 after he masturbated onto a female patient in 2010.

The Dallas County Attorney said at the time he had wanted to file a more serious sexual-assault charge against Duffy, but the specific facts would not support such a charge under Iowa law.

Classifying such actions as a sex crime could allow prosecutors to bring felony charges in future cases, said bill handler Rep. Matt Windschitl, R-Missouri Valley. ..Source.. by Jason Noble