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IA SF2171

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Amy Sinclair

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 602.10102 to create an alternative pathway to admission to practice law without graduating from law school
  • Allows individuals with a combined 10 years of experience working as a General Assembly employee in legislative research or analysis, or serving as a member of the General Assembly, to qualify for bar admission
  • Maintains existing requirements that all applicants must demonstrate honesty, integrity, trustworthiness, and truthfulness, and must adhere to the supreme court's code of conduct for lawyers
  • Preserves current non-discrimination protections prohibiting denial of registration based on age, citizenship, sex, race, religion, marital status, or national origin

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to qualifications for admission to practice law.

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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