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Relating to in-state residency for purposes of undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees at regents institutions and community colleges for certain military personnel and family members
Sponsored by the House Veterans Affairs Committee
Topics:Higher educationVeterans & military
Same legislation: HSB 6
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 14, 2025
- Done: House committeeJanuary 29, 2025
- Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 20, 202592–0
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 17, 2026
- Stopped: Passes the SenateDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
Under current law, qualified veterans and qualified military persons, and their spouses and dependent children, are considered residents of Iowa for purposes of undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees at regents institutions and community colleges.1, which generally includes veterans of armed conflicts and other service members who were discharged under honorable conditions. Under current law, the definition generally includes veterans eligible for benefits under the federal Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 who have been domiciled in Iowa for one year.
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The bill also provides that surviving spouses and children of qualified veterans are considered residents of Iowa for purposes of undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees at regents institutions and community colleges.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment H-1017; see Amendments. Full bill text
Senate subcommittee
Named February 16, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.
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Iowa Code it changes
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