All Roll Calls
Yes: 225 • No: 4
IowaHF 233791st General Assembly (2025–2026)House
A bill for an act relating to fraudulent practices involving academic credentials or professional or occupational licenses, and making penalties applicable. (Formerly HF 2091.) Effective date: 07/01/2026.
Sponsored By: COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Signed by Governor
judiciary
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New penalties for false degrees and licenses
Beginning July 1, 2026, Iowa makes false claims about holding degrees, academic credentials, or covered licenses criminal fraud. The person must act knowingly and intentionally to get a job or other personal gain. False academic claims are fifth-degree fraudulent practices. False license claims fall under Iowa Code section 714.11(1), covering professional or occupational licenses regulated under chapter 272C.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/1/2026
Passed House
Yes: 89 • No: 3
Senate vote • 3/30/2026
Passed Senate
Yes: 46 • No: 0
House vote • 3/12/2026
Passed House
Yes: 90 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Fiscal note.
5/13/2026legislatureSigned by Governor.
4/16/2026HouseReported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor.
4/16/2026HouseMessage from House.
4/2/2026SenateImmediate message.
4/1/2026HousePassed House, yeas 89, nays 3.
4/1/2026HouseHouse concurred in Senate amendment H-8271.
4/1/2026HouseFiscal note.
3/31/2026legislatureSenate amendment H-8271 filed.
3/31/2026HouseMessage from Senate.
3/31/2026HouseImmediate message.
3/30/2026SenatePassed Senate, yeas 46, nays 0.
3/30/2026SenateAmendment S-5136 out of order.
3/30/2026SenateAmendment S-5137 adopted.
3/30/2026SenatePlaced on calendar under unfinished business.
3/26/2026SenateAmendment S-5137 filed.
3/25/2026SenateAmendment S-5136 filed.
3/24/2026SenatePlaced on calendar.
3/19/2026legislatureCommittee report, recommending passage.
3/19/2026SenateFiscal note.
3/18/2026legislatureSubcommittee Meeting: 03/19/2026 10:00AM Room 315.
3/17/2026legislatureSubcommittee: Taylor, Evans, and Knox.
3/17/2026SenateRead first time, referred to Judiciary.
3/16/2026SenateMessage from House.
3/16/2026SenateImmediate message.
3/12/2026House
Bill Text
As Introduced
Enrolled
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