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IA HF2611
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Labor And Workforce
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AI Summary
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Prohibits employers from knowingly hiring or continuing to employ workers who have provided a social security number that does not belong to them on employment documentation
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Imposes a $10,000 civil penalty per violation, collected by the Department of Workforce Development
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Requires employers with four or more violations to cease operations at that location until majority owners and all managerial staff complete department-developed compliance training
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Classifies providing a false social security number to obtain or retain employment as a fraudulent practice under Iowa Code section 714.8
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Makes it a fraudulent practice for employers to knowingly provide potential employees with fraudulent social security numbers for hiring purposes, with penalties ranging from simple misdemeanor to class "C" felony based on value involved
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to unlawful practices involving providing a false social security number to an employer or prospective employer, or to a potential employee, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly HF 2088.)
Last Action
Fiscal note.
3/6/2026