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VA HB417

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Guzman

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the Virginia tax filing requirement from 10 years to 4 years for children of active duty military members or veterans to qualify for in-state tuition at Virginia public colleges and universities

  • Applies to children whose military parent claims Virginia as their home state and filed Virginia tax returns for at least 4 years during active duty service

  • Amends § 23.1-506 of the Code of Virginia regarding eligibility for in-state tuition regardless of domicile

  • Students qualifying under this provision would be counted as Virginia students for admissions, enrollment, and tuition revenue policy purposes

Legislative Description

Children of active duty service members or veterans; in-state tuition eligibility.

Last Action

Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Appropriations2/18/2026
Appropriations: Higher Education1/17/2026
Appropriations1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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