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Bill > SF2171
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to qualifications for admission to practice law. Current law requires an applicant for admission to practice law to have studied law and graduated from a reputable law school. The bill provides an alternative, authorizing applicants who have worked as an employee of the general assembly with a combined 10 years of experience in legislative research or analysis or as a member of the general assembly.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the requirements for becoming a lawyer in Iowa by adding an alternative path to the traditional route of studying law and graduating from a reputable law school. Specifically, it allows individuals who have worked as an employee of the general assembly (Iowa's state legislature) for a combined total of ten years, with experience in legislative research or analysis, or those who have served as a member of the general assembly, to also qualify for admission to practice law. This change provides a new avenue for individuals with significant legislative experience to enter the legal profession without necessarily having a law degree.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage. (on 02/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF2171 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF2171.html |
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