HB56Introduced in the House of Delegates
Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program; tuition and fee waivers, eligibility.
Introduced by Michael Feggans, District 97
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Rules
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Reported from Education with substitute and referred to Rules (21-Y 0-N) · February 11, 2026
21
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
22 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gretchen Bulova | 11 | Yes |
| Briana Sewell | 25 | Yes |
| Atoosa Reaser | 27 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Guzman | 31 | Yes |
| Sam Rasoul | 38 | Yes |
| Madison Whittle | 49 | Yes |
| Eric Zehr | 51 | Yes |
| Amy Laufer | 55 | Yes |
| Thomas Garrett | 56 | Yes |
| Phillip Scott | 63 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103057D
Referred to Committee on Education
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB56)
Assigned HED sub: Higher Education
House subcommittee offered
Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Rules (9-Y 0-N 1-A)
Reported from Education with substitute and referred to Rules (21-Y 0-N)
Committee substitute printed 26106175D-H1
Left in Committee Rules
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