A bill for an act relating to qualifications for admission to practice law.

Summary

The bill amends Iowa’s lawyer‑admission rules to add a new pathway: anyone who has spent at least ten years working for the General Assembly in legislative research, analysis, or as a member can be admitted to the bar. It also removes photo requirements and bans discrimination on several personal characteristics while letting the board review criminal history and broader character references.

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