Virginia 2026 Session Status: Failed

HB1497 — Hampton University; recognition and restoration of status as a land-grant university.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Hampton University is recognized and restored as a land-grant university.

This bill grants Hampton University recognition as a land-grant university. This status allows the university to engage in agricultural and technical education programs.

What this means for you
  • Families: This could lead to increased educational resources and opportunities for families connected to Hampton University.

Summary

Hampton University; recognition and restoration of status as a land-grant university.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Code of Virginia as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 23.1-3139.

  • 23.1-3139

    A.

    Inserts “A.”.

  • 23.1-3139

    As used in this article

    Inserts “As used in this article”.

  • 23.1-3139

    ,

    Inserts “,”.

  • 23.1-3139

    "

    Inserts “"”.

  • 23.1-3139

    l

    Inserts “l”.

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    and-grant university"

    Inserts “and-grant university"”.

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    means

    Inserts “means”.

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    an institution of higher education in the United States designated to receive

    Inserts “an institution of higher education in the United States designated to receive”.

  • 23.1-3139

    federal funding under the Morrill Act of 1862

    Inserts “federal funding under the Morrill Act of 1862”.

  • 23.1-3139

    (7 U.S.C. § 301 et seq.)

    Inserts “(7 U.S.C. § 301 et seq.)”.

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    and

    Inserts “and”.

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    the Morrill Act of

    Inserts “the Morrill Act of”.

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    1890

    Inserts “1890”.

  • 23.1-3139

    (7 U.S.C. § 3

    Inserts “(7 U.S.C. § 3”.

  • 23.1-3139

    2

    Inserts “2”.

  • 23.1-3139

    1 et seq.).

    Inserts “1 et seq.).”.

  • 23.1-3139

    B

    Inserts “B”.

  • 23.1-3139

    . Hampton University is hereby recognized and restored as

    Inserts “. Hampton University is hereby recognized and restored as”.

  • 23.1-3139

    a

    Inserts “a”.

  • 23.1-3139

    n 1862 and 1890

    Inserts “n 1862 and 1890”.

  • 23.1-3139

    land-grant university of the Commonwealth

    Inserts “land-grant university of the Commonwealth”.

  • 23.1-3139

    . As a land-grant university, Hampton University shall be eligible to

    Inserts “. As a land-grant university, Hampton University shall be eligible to”.

  • 23.1-3139

    receive federal funding and

    Inserts “receive federal funding and”.

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    participate in federal and state programs established u

    Inserts “participate in federal and state programs established u”.

  • 23.1-3139

    nder

    Inserts “nder”.

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    the Morrill Act of 1862

    Inserts “the Morrill Act of 1862”.

  • 23.1-3139

    (7 U.S.C. § 301 et seq.)

    Inserts “(7 U.S.C. § 301 et seq.)”.

  • 23.1-3139

    and

    Inserts “and”.

  • 23.1-3139

    the Morrill Act of

    Inserts “the Morrill Act of”.

  • 23.1-3139

    1890

    Inserts “1890”.

  • 23.1-3139

    (7 U.S.C. § 3

    Inserts “(7 U.S.C. § 3”.

  • 23.1-3139

    2

    Inserts “2”.

  • 23.1-3139

    1 et seq.),

    Inserts “1 et seq.),”.

  • 23.1-3139

    and any subsequent federal

    Inserts “and any subsequent federal”.

  • 23.1-3139

    land-grant legislation.

    Inserts “land-grant legislation.”.

  • 23.1-3139

    C

    Inserts “C”.

  • 23.1-3139

    . There is hereby created in the state treasury a special nonreverting fund to be known as the

    Inserts “. There is hereby created in the state treasury a special nonreverting fund to be known as the”.

  • 23.1-3139

    Hampton University Land

    Inserts “Hampton University Land”.

  • 23.1-3139

    -

    Inserts “-”.

  • 23.1-3139

    Grant Restoration

    Inserts “Grant Restoration”.

Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Appropriations (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Appropriations Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on Appropriations Agenda

  5. H Assigned HAPP sub: Higher Education

  6. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1497)

  7. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1497)

  8. H Referred to Committee on Appropriations

  9. H Presented and ordered printed 26106132D

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1497 do?
Hampton University; recognition and restoration of status as a land-grant university.
Who sponsors HB1497?
HB1497 is sponsored by Jeion A. Ward.
What is the current status of HB1497?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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