1. a. It is unlawful for a person eighteen years of age or older who is in a position of authority over a minor to force, persuade, or coerce that minor, with or without consent, to disrobe or partially disrobe for the purpose of arousing or satisfying the sexual desires of either of them.
b. A violation of this subsection is a serious misdemeanor.
2. For purposes of subsections 3 and 4, “minor” means a person fourteen or fifteen years of age.
3. a. It is unlawful for a person eighteen years of age or older who is in a position of authority over a minor to perform any of the following acts with that minor, with or without consent, for the purpose of arousing or satisfying the sexual desires of either of them:
(1) Fondle or touch the inner thigh, groin, buttock, anus, or breast of the minor.
(2) Touch the clothing covering the immediate area of the inner thigh, groin, buttock, anus, or breast of the minor.
(3) Solicit or permit the minor to fondle or touch the inner thigh, groin, buttock, anus, or breast of the person.
(4) Solicit the minor to engage in any act prohibited under subsection 4, paragraph “a”, subparagraph (1), (2), or (3).
b. A violation of this subsection is a serious misdemeanor.
4. a. It is unlawful for a person eighteen years of age or older who is in a position of authority over a minor to perform any of the following acts with that minor, with or without consent, for the purpose of arousing or satisfying the sexual desires of either of them:
(1) Fondle or touch the pubes or genitals of the minor.
(2) Permit or cause the minor to fondle or touch the person’s genitals or pubes.
(3) Cause the touching of the person’s genitals to any part of the body of the minor.
(4) Solicit the minor to engage in a sex act or solicit a person to arrange a sex act with the minor.
(5) Inflict pain or discomfort upon the minor or permit the minor to inflict pain or discomfort on the person.
b. A violation of this subsection is an aggravated misdemeanor. 89 Acts, ch 105, §2; 2018 Acts, ch 1041, §127; 2019 Acts, ch 114, §1 Referred to in §622.31B, 692A.102, 709.19, 802.2B, 903B.10 \n
Notes of Decisions
Cited in
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7 in the last 5 years), 1993–2026 · leading case:
State v. Seering, 701 N.W.2d 655 (Iowa 2005).
State v. Seering, 701 N.W.2d 655 (Iowa 2005).
· cites it 4× “In October 2000, Keith Frederick Seering was convicted of lascivious conduct with a minor in violation of Iowa Code section 709.14 (1999) after committing numerous sexually abusive acts against his teenaged daughter.”
State of Iowa v. Randy Scott Meyers, 799 N.W.2d 132 (Iowa 2011).
· cites it 3× “Iowa Code § 709.14 . Meyers argues there was insufficient evidence to establish he forced Mindy to “disrobe or partially disrobe” for the purpose of satisfying his sexual desires.”
State of Iowa v. Denem Anthony Null, 836 N.W.2d 41 (Iowa 2013).
· cites it 2× “§ 709.14. A teacher who commits sexual conduct with a student is guilty of an aggravated misdemeanor or class “D” felony depending on the presence of a pattern, practice, or scheme.”
Brian James Maxwell v. Iowa Dep't of Pub. Saf., 903 N.W.2d 179 (Iowa 2017).
· cites it 2× “On May 11, 2015, Brian James Maxwell was convicted in a nonjury trial of lascivious conduct with a minor, in violation of Iowa Code section 709.14. The court of appeals decision affirming his conviction gave this summary of the evidence: Maxwell was hired March 1, 2014, to serve…”
State v. Spencer, 737 N.W.2d 124 (Iowa 2007).
· cites it 2× “12(1) or (2); and lascivious contact with a minor in violation of section 709.14. Spencer pled not guilty to all three charges.”
Doe v. Miller, 298 F. Supp. 2d 844 (S.D. Iowa 2004).
· cites it 2× “John Doe X was convicted of a serious misdemeanor for violating Iowa Code § 709.14 , lascivious conduct with a minor.”
Melvin Folkerts v. City of Waverly, 707 F.3d 975 (8th Cir. 2013).
“Schneider filed a complaint alleging that Travis violated Iowa Code § 709.14 . The Folkertses argue that Schneider recited no evidence that Travis was “in a position of authority” over the alleged victim, an element of the crime.”
Doe v. Miller, 216 F.R.D. 462 (S.D. Iowa 2003).
· cites it 2× “In June of 2002, John Doe X, was convicted, as a pro se defendant, of a serious misdemeanor for violating Iowa Code § 709.14 , lascivious conduct with a minor.”
State v. Spilger, 508 N.W.2d 650 (Iowa 1993).
· cites it 2× “12(1), and one count of lascivious conduct with a minor under Iowa Code section 709.14. These crimes were said to have occurred serially, as separate incidents, during a period between October 1, 1991, and February 17, 1992.”
State of Iowa v. Mark Edward Steinhelper (Iowa Ct. App. 2025).
· cites it 24× “Steinhelper argues that section 709.14 only applies when an adult forces a minor “to disrobe” themself, not when the adult disrobes the minor.”
State of Iowa v. Benjamin James Work (Iowa Ct. App. 2024).
· cites it 6× “15(3)(a)(1) (2022);1 six counts of lascivious conduct with a minor, in violation of section 709.14; and three counts of indecent contact with a child, in violation of section 709.”
State of Iowa v. Brian James Maxwell (Iowa Ct. App. 2016).
· cites it 5× “Brian Maxwell appeals following a bench trial where he was convicted of lascivious conduct with a minor, in violation of Iowa Code section 709.14 (2013). He claims he received ineffective assistance of trial counsel when counsel failed to object to (1) improper leading questions…”
— Iowa Code § 709.14(1) — 2 cases
State of Iowa v. Mark Edward Steinhelper (Iowa Ct. App. 2025).
“Steinhelper argues that section 709.14 only applies when an adult forces a minor “to disrobe” themself, not when the adult disrobes the minor.”
— Iowa Code § 709.14(1)(a) — 1 case
State of Iowa v. Benjamin James Work (Iowa Ct. App. 2024).
“15(3)(a)(1) (2022);1 six counts of lascivious conduct with a minor, in violation of section 709.14; and three counts of indecent contact with a child, in violation of section 709.”
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