Virginia HB 1497 — Hampton University; recognition and restoration of status as a land-grant university.

Virginia, 2027. HB 1497: Hampton University; recognition and restoration of status as a land-grant university.

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Latest action

July 21, 2026 — Continued from last session

Summary

Educational and cultural institutions; Recognition and restoration of status of Hampton University as a land-grant university; Hampton University Land-Grant Restoration Fund established; requirements.

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 31 of Title 23.1 an article numbered 10, consisting of sections numbered 23.1-3139 and 23.1-3140, relating to educational and cultural institutions; restoration of Hampton University as a land-grant university; Hampton University Land-Grant Restoration Fund established; requirements.

Sponsors

• Jeion A. Ward — primary sponsor

Bill text

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Recorded votes

No roll-call votes were supplied for this bill. This does not imply that no vote occurred.

Legislative history

1. July 21, 2026Continued from last session
2. February 11, 2026Continued to next session in Appropriations (Voice Vote)
3. February 11, 2026Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
4. February 10, 2026Assigned HAPP sub: Higher Education
5. February 3, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1497)
6. January 26, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1497)
7. January 23, 2026Referred to Committee on Appropriations
8. January 23, 2026Presented and ordered printed 26106132D

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