HB287Introduced in the House of Delegates
Higher ed. institution; eligibility for in-state tuition for citizens of fed. recognized Va. tribes.
Introduced by Shelly Simonds, District 70
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Appropriations
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 1-N) · February 11, 2026
6
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Thomas | 21 | Yes |
| David Reid | 28 | Yes |
| Terry Austin | 37 | No |
| James Morefield | 43 | Yes |
| Amy Laufer | 55 | Yes |
| Betsy Carr | 78 | Yes |
| Alex Askew | 95 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103519D
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Assigned HAPP sub: Higher Education
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB287)
House subcommittee offered
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 1-N)
Left in Committee Appropriations
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