HB 2271 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

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
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 8, 2025 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Dec 8, 2025
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Ed Lewis
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