91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HF 2337: Relating to fraudulent practices involving academic credentials or professional or occupational licenses, and making penalties applicable

Signed into law

What it does

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.

Cost

Cost: up to $12,200

The fiscal impact of the Bill cannot be determined because the number of new convictions cannot be estimated. The average State cost per aggravated misdemeanor is between $8,300 and $12,200. The estimated impact to the General Fund includes operating costs inc…

Senate subcommittee · named March 17, 2026

Sen. Jeff Taylor (R) · jeff.taylor@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Lynn Evans (R) · lynn.evans@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Izaah Knox (D) · izaah.knox@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Iowa Veterinary Medical Association; VALOR Iowa

In plain words

February 6, 2026Filed in the House
March 2, 2026Cost estimate (fiscal note) posted
March 12, 2026Passed the House, 90–1
March 16, 2026Arrived in the Senate
March 17, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Taylor, Evans and Knox
March 18, 2026Cost estimate (fiscal note) posted
March 19, 2026Approved by the Senate committee
March 30, 2026Passed the Senate, 46–0
March 31, 2026Cost estimate (fiscal note) posted
April 1, 2026Passed the House, 89–3
April 16, 2026Sent to the Governor
April 16, 2026Signed into law
May 13, 2026Cost estimate (fiscal note) posted