HF 2337 (LSB 5135HV (2) 91)

HOUSE FILE 2337

BY  COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

(SUCCESSOR TO HF 2091)

(As Amended and Passed by the House 2026-03-12)

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to fraudulent practices involving academic credentials and making penalties applicable.
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, knowingly and with intent falsely represents oneself as possessing an academic degree or academic credentials. 
    Sec. 2.  Section 714.13, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
   1.  Fraudulent practice in the fifth degree is a any of the following:
   a.  A fraudulent practice where for which the amount of money or value of property or services involved does not exceed three hundred dollars.
   b.  A fraudulent practice as set forth in section 714.8, subsection 6A.