Amendment S-5137 to HF 2337
Relating to fraudulent practices involving academic credentials or professional or occupational licenses, and making penalties applicable
Adopted · March 30, 2026Strike everything: replaces the whole bill
Filed March 25, 2026 in the Senate by Sen. Jeff Taylor (R)
What it changes
- By striking everything after the enacting clause and inserting: “Section
- Section 714.8, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new subsections: 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. NEW SUBSECTION . 6B. For the purpose of obtaining employment or other personal gain, knowingly and with intent falsely represents oneself as possessing a professional or occupational license regulated under chapter 272C. Sec.
- Section 714.11, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new paragraph: NEW PARAGRAPH . d. A fraudulent practice as set forth in section 714.8, subsection 6B. Sec.
- Section 714.13, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
- 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.”
- Title page, line 2, after “credentials” by inserting “or professional or occupational licenses,”