Legislation

CIAA’s model statute closes common loopholes and extends protections beyond the academic setting to include certification and licensure exams and standardized testing companies. This ensures that not only is academic integrity protected, but also licensure and credentialing exams that require individuals to demonstrate knowledge, skills or competencies in a particular field such as information security and technology professionals, privacy professionals, audit professionals, AI professionals, financial analysts and health care practitioners. Professional licensure and workforce credentials are relied upon by the public and employers to gauge competency. Unfortunately, these important tools that we use to help protect public welfare and safety are also being undermined by commercial cheating services.

Legislation by State

Missouri

• On May 15^th, 2025, the Missouri House referred the legislation to the Emerging Matters Committee.
• Model statute introduced by Representative Ed Lewis (HB 1167)

Georgia

• Georgia Governor Brian Kemp officially signed Senate Bill 213 into law on May 14^th, 2025. This law makes it illegal for a person to sell or advertise commercial cheating services in Georgia.
• The CIAA’s model legislation in Georgia, SB 213, passed the Georgia House by a vote of 155-7.
• Modified statute introduced by Senator Kay Kirkpatrick (SB 213).
• Amends state’s Fair Business Practices Act.
• 10 Bipartisan Co-Sponsors.
• Bill unanimously passed subcommittee and approved by Senate with a 53-1 vote.

Ohio

• Ohio Senator Andrew Brenner sponsored a budget amendment that would have adopted the CIAA Model Statute in almost its entirety. While the budget passed without the amendment, the legislation is being considered for the 2026 legislative session. If it becomes law, it will provide institutions of higher education, professional licensure and certification organizations, and Ohio law enforcement with new legal remedies in the fight against commercial cheating.

New Jersey

• Assembly woman Dr. Rosaura “Rosy” Bagolie, has also expressed interest in CIAA’s model statute and in protecting against the harm of commercial cheating services.