HB1530Introduced in the House of Delegates
Higher Education - Undocumented Students - Out-of-State Tuition Exemption Eligibility
Introduced by Teresa Woorman, District 16
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Decreasing from 3 years to 2 years the number of years for which an individual or the individual's parent or guardian must file taxes before the academic year for eligibility to receive an out-of-state tuition exemption at a public institution of higher education.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 799
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
33
Yes
14
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | No |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | No |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | No |
| Justin Ready | 5 | No |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | No |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | No |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Appropriations
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/11 at 1:35 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations
Favorable with Amendments {413227/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (97-36)
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Motion Special Order until Next Session (Senator Ready) Rejected (15-31)
Third Reading Passed (33-14)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 799
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