SB456Introduced in the Senate
Higher ed. institutions; eligibility for in-state tuition for citizens of fed. recognized Va. tribes.
Introduced by Richard Stuart, District 25
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
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (11-Y 4-N)
February 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (11-Y 4-N) · February 11, 2026
11
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | Yes |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | No |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Louise Lucas | 18 | Yes |
| Aaron Rouse | 22 | Yes |
| Mamie Locke | 23 | Yes |
| Richard Stuart | 25 | No |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | No |
| Bryce Reeves | 28 | No |
| Jeremy McPike | 29 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101099D
Referred to Committee on Education and Health
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB456)
Assigned Education sub: Higher Education
Senate subcommittee amendments offered
Reported from Education and Health with amendments and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (11-Y 4-N)
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