This bill amends Section 714.8 of the Code 2026 to include a new subsection that defines it as a fraudulent practice for an individual to provide a false social security number to an employer or prospective employer for the purpose of retaining or obtaining employment or any other valuable benefit. The new language specifically addresses the act of using a social security number that does not belong to the individual in question.

The bill establishes a range of penalties for such fraudulent practices, which can vary from a class C felony to a simple misdemeanor, depending on the monetary value or worth of the property or services involved in the fraudulent act. This legislative change aims to strengthen the legal framework surrounding employment fraud and protect the integrity of employment practices.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 714.8