HB 1473 VA
Higher educational institutions, public; restrictions on student speech, limitations.
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Summary
Virginia House Bill 1473 would establish limitations on restrictions that public higher educational institutions can place on student speech. The bill would amend the Virginia Code to modify student speech protections at Virginia's public colleges and universities.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact § 23.1-401 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public institutions of higher education; students and campus; restrictions on student speech; limitations.
Sponsor (1)
- Charlie Schmidt Democratic · primary
Action history (8)
- Jan 23, 2026 Presented and ordered printed 26103873D · lower
- Jan 23, 2026 Referred to Committee on Education · lower
- Feb 5, 2026 Assigned HED sub: Higher Education · lower
- Feb 6, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1473) · lower
- Feb 9, 2026 House subcommittee offered · lower
- Feb 9, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Feb 11, 2026 Continued to next session in Education (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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