Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HJ 27: Higher education; JLARC to study options to improve affordability for students.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HJ 27 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Higher education; JLARC to study options to improve affordability for students. Primary sponsor: Destiny LeVere Bolling (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Study; JLARC; public institutions of higher education; options to improve affordability for students; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study options and provide updated recommendations to improve the affordability of higher education for students in the Commonwealth.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
“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 Rules (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105236D