Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 56
Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program; tuition and fee waivers, eligibility.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Michael B. Feggans (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program; tuition and fee waivers; eligibility. Expands eligibility for a waiver of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education pursuant to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program to the spouse or a child between the ages of 16 and 29 (i) of a military service member who, while serving as an active duty member in the Armed Forces of the United States, Reserves of the Armed Forces of the United States, or Virginia National Guard, died in the line of duty, including from a training accident, a service-connected illness, or toxic exposure or as a result of a mental health condition such as post-traumatic stress disorder or suicide, or (ii) of a veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States, Reserves of the Armed Forces of the United States, or Virginia National Guard and who died as a result of a service-connected condition, including a service-connected illness, an injury, toxic exposure, or suicide.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:06 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 House | Reported from Education with substitute | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Feb 9, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Committee Rules - Feb 11, 2026 · House
Committee substitute printed 26106175D-H1 - Feb 11, 2026 · House
Reported from Education with substitute and referred to Rules (21-Y 0-N) - Feb 9, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Rules (9-Y 0-N 1-A) - Feb 6, 2026 · House
House subcommittee offered - Feb 5, 2026 · House
Assigned HED sub: Higher Education - Jan 26, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB56) - Dec 30, 2025 · House
Referred to Committee on Education - Dec 30, 2025 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103057D