HB2271

Prohibits commercial services that provide a user with work submitted for educational credit in the user's name

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB2271 prohibits commercial services from providing work for educational credit in a user's name.

Missouri HB2271 makes it illegal for commercial services to prepare, sell, or complete work for educational credit in a user's name. This includes tasks like writing term papers, taking exams, or attending classes. The bill defines "assigned task" as any task given to a learner for credit. It also prohibits selling or distributing confidential exams or assignments. Violators can face misdemeanor or felony charges, and aggrieved sponsors can sue for damages and attorney's fees.

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Where it stands

Current
Emerging Issues Committee
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Committee decision

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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)