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IL HB5093
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Hernandez
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AI Summary
- Removes the requirement that students must have resided in Illinois while attending high school or community college to qualify for in-state tuition at public universities
- Eliminates the condition that students must not have established residency outside Illinois before enrolling in order to receive in-state tuition rates
- Applies to University of Illinois, Southern Illinois University, and other public universities governed by various Illinois higher education Acts, as well as community colleges under the Public Community College Act
- Maintains existing requirements that students attend Illinois schools for at least 2-3 years and graduate from an Illinois high school or earn equivalent credentials
- Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
HIGHER ED-IN-STATE TUITION
Last Action
Assigned to Higher Education Committee
2/24/2026
Committee Referrals
Higher Education2/24/2026
Rules2/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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