Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 56: Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program; tuition and fee waivers, eligibility.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 56 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on December 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program; tuition and fee waivers, eligibility. Primary sponsor: Michael Feggans (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Feggans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
“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 Rules
- Committee substitute printed 26106175D-H1
- Reported from Education with substitute and referred to Rules (21-Y 0-N)
- Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Rules (9-Y 0-N 1-A)
- House subcommittee offered
- Assigned HED sub: Higher Education
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB56)
- Referred to Committee on Education
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103057D