HB4097 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
HIGHER ED-NONCITIZEN BENEFITS
Last Action
10/15/2025 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Regan Deering |
| 8/18/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond |
| 8/18/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie |
| 8/26/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain |
| 8/26/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal |
| 8/26/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas |
| 8/26/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik |
| 8/26/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr. |
| 9/05/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword |
| 9/05/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin |
| 9/05/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson |
| 9/05/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro |
| 9/05/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant |
| 9/05/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore |
| 9/09/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer |
| 9/09/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski |
| 9/09/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting |
| 9/09/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt |
| 9/09/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst |
| 9/09/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber |
| 9/18/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin |
| 9/22/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier |
| 9/22/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello |
| 10/15/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 10/15/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |