H.F. 2273 Section 1. Section 507E.8, subsection 1, paragraphs a and b, 1 Code 2026, are amended to read as follows: 2 a. For purposes of an arrest resulting from a criminal 3 violation of any provision of the Code subject to the 4 jurisdiction of the commissioner established as a result of an 5 investigation pursuant to this chapter or chapter 502 , 502A , 6 507A , 522C, 522F, 523A , 523C , 523D , or 523I . 7 b. While conducting an investigation or engaged in an 8 assignment authorized by this chapter or chapter 502 , 502A , 9 507A , 522C, 522F, 523A , 523C , 523D , or 523I . 10 EXPLANATION 11 The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with 12 the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly. 13 This bill relates to investigations of insurance fraud 14 related to adjusters, appraisers, and umpires. 15 Under current law, an individual employed by the insurance 16 division and designated as a peace officer shall be considered 17 a law enforcement officer and shall exercise the powers of a 18 law enforcement officer for purposes of an arrest resulting 19 from a criminal violation of any provision of the Code 20 subject to the jurisdiction of the commissioner of insurance 21 established as a result of an investigation pursuant to, or 22 while conducting an investigation or engaged in an assignment 23 authorized by, Code chapter 502, 502A, 507A, 507E, 523A, 24 523C, 523D, or 523I. The bill also includes an investigation 25 pursuant to, or an investigation or assignment authorized by, 26 Code chapters 522C (licensing of adjusters) and 522F (licensing 27 and regulation of appraisers and umpires). 28 -1- LSB 6180YH (2) 91 nls/ko 1/ 1