Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 287: Higher ed. institution; eligibility for in-state tuition for citizens of fed. recognized Va. tribes.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 287 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Higher ed. institution; eligibility for in-state tuition for citizens of fed. recognized Va. tribes. Primary sponsor: Shelly Simonds (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Appropriations.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelly Simonds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Paul Krizek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Delores McQuinn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Marcus Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee Appropriations
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 1-N)
- House subcommittee offered
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB287)
- Assigned HAPP sub: Higher Education
- Referred to Committee on Appropriations
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103519D