Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1497: Hampton University; recognition and restoration of status as a land-grant university.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1497 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Hampton University; recognition and restoration of status as a land-grant university. Primary sponsor: Jeion Ward (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Continued to next session in Appropriations (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Educational and cultural institutions; Recognition and restoration of status of Hampton University as a land-grant university; Hampton University Land-Grant Restoration Fund established; requirements.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeion Ward | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Appropriations (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HAPP sub: Higher Education
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1497)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1497)
- Referred to Committee on Appropriations
- Presented and ordered printed 26106132D