HIGHER ED-NONCITIZEN BENEFITS
Sponsored By: Regan Deering (Republican)
In Committee
Summary
Amends the Public Higher Education Act, the Board of Higher Education Act, and the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Provides that a resident of the State who is not lawfully present in the United States is not eligible, on the basis of residence within the State, for any postsecondary educational benefit unless a citizen or national of the United States is eligible for such a benefit without regard to whether the citizen or national is such a resident. Provides that any benefit conferred to a nonresident of the State who is lawfully present in the United States may not be lesser in amount, duration, or scope than the benefit conferred to a State resident who is unlawfully present in the United States.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Regan Deering
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Amy Elik
Republican • House
Amy L. Grant
Republican • House
Bradley Fritts
Republican • House
Charles Meier
Republican • House
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
Republican • House
Dan Swanson
Republican • House
Dave Severin
Republican • House
Dennis Tipsword
Republican • House
Jackie Haas
Republican • House
Jason R. Bunting
Republican • House
Jennifer Sanalitro
Republican • House
Joe C. Sosnowski
Republican • House
John M. Cabello
Republican • House
Kevin Schmidt
Republican • House
Kyle Moore
Republican • House
Martin McLaughlin
Republican • House
Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
Republican • House
Norine K. Hammond
Republican • House
Patrick Windhorst
Republican • House
Ryan Spain
Republican • House
Tom Weber
Republican • House
Tony M. McCombie
Republican • House
Wayne A. Rosenthal
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts
4/23/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
10/15/2025HouseFirst Reading
10/15/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
9/22/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
9/22/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
9/18/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber
9/9/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
9/9/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
9/9/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting
9/9/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski
9/9/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
9/9/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore
9/5/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant
9/5/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
9/5/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
9/5/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin
9/5/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword
9/5/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
8/26/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
8/26/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas
8/26/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal
8/26/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
8/26/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
8/18/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
8/18/2025House
Bill Text
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