Prohibits commercial services that provide a user with work submitted for educational credit in the user's name
HB 2271 prohibits commercial services from preparing, selling, or completing academic work (like papers, exams, or assignments) for students to submit as their own for academic credit. It directly affects students who might use such services and educational institutions (sponsors) that grant degrees, certifications, or grades. The law bans services that create or distribute "work products" for credit, including advertising or selling pre-written essays or exam answers, with exceptions for tutoring permitted by the institution. Violations can be enforced by the Missouri Attorney General or local prosecutors.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 8, 2025
Last action May 15, 2026
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Committee
1
May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 8, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ed Lewis
RRepublican
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