A bill for an act relating to fraudulent practices including providing a false social security number to an employer or prospective employer, and making penalties applicable.

HF 2088 makes it illegal for someone to provide a Social Security number that doesn't belong to them to an employer or prospective employer, whether to get a job, keep a job, or gain another benefit. The bill directly affects job seekers and workers who might try to use a false SSN. Penalties range from a class C felony (for higher-value fraud) to a simple misdemeanor, depending on the financial impact. This bill adds a specific criminal provision to Iowa's existing fraud laws targeting SSN misuse in employment contexts.