Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1377: Virginia Military Institute; establishing a task force to examine higher education at the Institute.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1377 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Virginia Military Institute; establishing a task force to examine higher education at the Institute. Primary sponsor: Dan Helmer (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Governor's recommendation received by House.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Virginia Military Institute; task force. Establishes a task force to examine higher education at Virginia Military Institute (VMI). The bill directs the task force to determine VMI's responsiveness to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia's 2021 report on the institution and to explore and recommend other changes to be made to distance VMI from the Lost Cause narrative, foster an inclusive environment, and address any other concerns raised by the task force. The task force is required to complete its meetings by November 30, 2026, and to report to the Governor and the General Assembly no later than the first day of the 2027 Regular Session of the General Assembly.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Helmer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Terry Austin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Michael Feggans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
| Marty Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| David Reid | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Virgil Thornton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Governor's recommendation received by House
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1377)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1377ER)
- Enrolled
- Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)
- Conference report agreed to by House (66-Y 29-N 0-A)
- Conference Report released
- Senate insisted on substitute
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