House File 2337 amends Iowa's Code 2026 to address fraudulent practices related to academic degrees and professional licenses. The bill introduces new subsections under Section 714.8, making it a fraudulent practice to knowingly and intentionally misrepresent oneself as possessing an academic degree or professional license for personal gain. Additionally, it adds a new paragraph to Section 714.11, which categorizes the fraudulent representation of a professional license as a specific type of fraudulent practice.

Furthermore, the bill modifies Section 714.13 to clarify the definition of fraudulent practice in the fifth degree, specifying that it includes any fraudulent act where the value involved does not exceed three hundred dollars, as well as the newly defined fraudulent practices related to academic credentials and professional licenses. This legislation aims to strengthen the penalties for such fraudulent activities and ensure accountability in professional and academic representations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 714.8, 714.10
Reprinted: 714.8, 714.13
Enrolled: 714.8, 714.11