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HB 1497

Virginia House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: February 11, 2026.

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

Bill ID VA-2026-HB-1497
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Appropriations
House of Delegates introduced 2026-02-11
Education
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.

Sponsor
Ward
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-23 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-23 Status introduced
2026-02-11 Latest Action H Continued to next session in Appropriations (Voice Vote)
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