Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 287
Higher ed. institution; eligibility for in-state tuition for citizens of fed. recognized Va. tribes.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Shelly A. Simonds (Democratic)
Cosponsors (3)
- Marcus B. Simon (Democratic)
- Delores L. McQuinn (Democratic)
- Paul E. Krizek (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Institutions of higher education; eligibility for in-state tuition for citizens of federally recognized Virginia tribes. Makes any non-Virginia student who is a member or citizen of a federally recognized tribe and who is enrolled in an undergraduate degree program eligible for in-state tuition. The bill also allows the governing board of any public institution of higher education to charge in-state tuition to such students enrolled in a graduate or professional degree program. This is a recommendation of the Commission on Updating Virginia Law to Reflect Federal Recognition of Virginia Tribes.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Committee Appropriations - Feb 11, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 1-N) - Feb 11, 2026 · House
House subcommittee offered - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB287) - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Assigned HAPP sub: Higher Education - Jan 9, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Appropriations - Jan 9, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103519D