Iowa legislation · 91st General Assembly
Iowa HF2091: A BILL FOR An Act relating to fraudulent practices involving academic credentials and providing penalties
Status: In committee, February 6, 2026
An Act relating to fraudulent practices involving academic credentials and providing penalties.
What the bill says
A bill FOR An Act relating to fraudulent practices involving academic credentials and providing penalties.
From the introduced text, January 15, 2026:
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: TLSB 5135YH (2) as/js H.F. 2091 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. LSB 5135YH (2) -1- as/js 1/1
Sponsors
- Dean Fisher (R, 53) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Withdrawn. H.J. 672 .
- : Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2337 .
- : Committee vote: Yeas, 17. Nays, 6. Excused, 0. H.J. 218 .
- : Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 217 .
- : Subcommittee recommends passage.
- : Subcommittee Meeting: 01/29/2026 1:30PM House Lounge.
- : Subcommittee: Behn, Bradley and Madison. H.J. 139 .
- : Introduced, referred to Education. H.J. 113 .
Votes
- Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 217 . (February 4, 2026): 17 yea, 6 nay, passed
Subjects: education, fraud
Common questions
- What is HF2091?
- HF2091 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): A BILL FOR An Act relating to fraudulent practices involving academic credentials and providing penalties.
- What does HF2091 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR An Act relating to fraudulent practices involving academic credentials and providing penalties.
- What is the status of HF2091?
- In committee as of February 6, 2026. Latest action: Withdrawn. H.J. 672 . (March 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HF2091?
- Dean Fisher (R, 53).
- Where is the official record for HF2091?
- On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HF+2091&ga=91
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