Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB456 — Higher ed. institutions; eligibility for in-state tuition for citizens of fed. recognized Va. tribes.

Last action — Continued from last session

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 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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In plain language

The bill allows certain Virginia tribe citizens to qualify for in-state tuition at higher education institutions.

This legislation provides eligibility for in-state tuition for citizens of federally recognized Virginia tribes at colleges and universities. It aims to support the educational opportunities for these tribal citizens.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families of tribal citizens may have reduced tuition costs for higher education.

Summary

Higher ed. institutions; eligibility for in-state tuition for citizens of fed. recognized Va. tribes.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. S Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (11-Y 4-N)

  2. S Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  3. S Reported from Education and Health with amendments and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)

  4. S Senate subcommittee amendments offered

  5. S Assigned Education sub: Higher Education

  6. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB456)

  7. S Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  8. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101099D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 3 voted No

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

Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations

Passed 11 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11400
Total 11400
% of votes cast 73%27%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Nay
David W. Marsden — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Nay
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Nay

Official roll call →

Reported from Education and Health with amendments and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 14001
Total 14001
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Not Voting

Official roll call →

Subjects

civil-rights education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB456 do?
Higher ed. institutions; eligibility for in-state tuition for citizens of fed. recognized Va. tribes.
Who sponsors SB456?
SB456 is sponsored by Richard H. Stuart.
What is the current status of SB456?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB456?
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