HF 2091 (LSB 5135YH (2) 91)

HOUSE FILE 2091

BY  FISHER

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to fraudulent practices involving academic credentials and providing penalties.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 714.8, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new subsection:
   NEW SUBSECTION.  6A.  For the purpose of obtaining employment or other personal gain, falsely represents oneself as possessing an academic degree or academic credentials. 
    Sec. 2.  Section 714.10, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new paragraph:
   NEW PARAGRAPH.  c.  A fraudulent practice as set forth in section 714.8, subsection 6A.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill relates to fraudulent practices involving academic credentials.
   The bill provides that a person who falsely represents oneself as possessing an academic degree or academic credentials for the purpose of obtaining employment or other personal gain is guilty of a fraudulent practice in the second degree. A fraudulent practice in the second degree is a class “D” felony. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $1,025 but not more than $10,245.