Prohibits commercial services that provide a user with work submitted for educational credit in the user's name
HB 1167 prohibits commercial services from preparing, selling, or completing academic work (such as essays, exams, or assignments) for students to submit as their own for credit. It specifically bans organizations or individuals from offering these services for a fee, including advertising or selling confidential exams or assignments. The bill defines "sponsors" as schools, colleges, and professional licensing bodies, and "learners" as students, test-takers, or certification candidates. Violations can result in civil penalties up to $5,000 per incident, with affected institutions able to sue for $2,500 per violation or actual damages, plus legal fees.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Feb 3, 2025
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Ed Lewis
RRepublican
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