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HB4097Introduced in the House

HIGHER ED-NONCITIZEN BENEFITS

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Introduced by Regan Deering, District 88

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Public Higher Education Act, the Board of Higher Education Act, and the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Provides that a resident of the State who is not lawfully present in the United States is not eligible, on the basis of residence within the State, for any postsecondary educational benefit unless a citizen or national of the United States is eligible for such a benefit without regard to whether the citizen or national is such a resident. Provides that any benefit conferred to a nonresident of the State who is lawfully present in the United States may not be lesser in amount, duration, or scope than the benefit conferred to a State resident who is unlawfully present in the United States.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts

April 23, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Regan Deering

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello

  24. First Reading

  25. Referred to Rules Committee

  26. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts

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