Iowa HF2377 establishes the criminal offense of engaging in a fraudulent polling scheme and provides penalties.

Iowa HF2377 establishes the criminal offense of engaging in a fraudulent polling scheme. The bill defines the offense as knowingly making false representations about polling data, using them in political campaigns, and knowing they are false. It includes penalties for such actions, including fines and potential imprisonment. The bill also provides for a private cause of action for those affected, allowing for damages and other remedies. Exemptions include opinions, disclosed internal surveys, clearly labeled informal surveys, and good-faith methodological disagreements.

Iowa HF2377 establishes the criminal offense of engaging in a fraudulent polling scheme and provides penalties.

Iowa HF2377 establishes the criminal offense of engaging in a fraudulent polling scheme. The bill defines the offense as knowingly making false representations about polling data, using them in political campaigns, and knowing they are false. It includes penalties for such actions, including fines and potential imprisonment. The bill also provides for a private cause of action for those affected, allowing for damages and other remedies. Exemptions include opinions, disclosed internal surveys, clearly labeled informal surveys, and good-faith methodological disagreements.