Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB471 — Higher ed. institutions, public; financial aid for students with intellectual disabilities, etc.

Last action — Stricken from docket by Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)

  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 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Higher ed. institutions, public; financial aid for students with intellectual disabilities, etc.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Stricken from docket by Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)

  2. H Placed on Appropriations Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (7-Y 0-N)

  4. H Placed on Appropriations Agenda

  5. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB471)

  6. H Assigned HAPP sub: Higher Education

  7. H Referred to Committee on Appropriations

  8. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104131D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Stricken from docket by Appropriations

Passed 22 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 22000
Total 22000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (22)
Member Party Vote
Alex Q. Askew — Yea
Amy J. Laufer — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
Bill Wiley — Yea
Briana D. Sewell — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Ellen H. McLaughlin — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Joshua E. Thomas — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Rodney T. Willett — Yea
Scott A. Wyatt — Yea
Shelly A. Simonds — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Yea

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Subjects

labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB471 do?
Higher ed. institutions, public; financial aid for students with intellectual disabilities, etc.
Who sponsors HB471?
HB471 is sponsored by Laura Jane Cohen.
What is the current status of HB471?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB471?
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