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HB1561-FN

Bill Details

Title: (New Title) prohibiting nationals of the People's Republic of China from enrollment in masters and doctorate degree programs, participation in research, and full time employment at public institutions of higher education.

Sponsors: (Prime) Belcher (R), Perez (R), Sirois (R), Terry (R), Corcoran (R)

LSR Number: 26-2349

General Status: HOUSE

House:

Committee: Education Funding

Due Out: 3/5/2026

Status: INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE

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Bill Versions

Introduced [PDF]

As Amended by the House [PDF]

Amendments

2026-0797h [PDF]

Roll Calls

House Roll Calls

OTPA (157-173)

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Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Funding

Public Hearing: 02/13/2026 10:00 am GP 232

Executive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 232

Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0797h (NT) 02/18/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC) HC 10A P. 1

Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate

Amendment #2026-0797h (NT): AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7

Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0797h: MF RC 157-173 03/11/2026 HJ 7

Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 186-145 03/11/2026 HJ 7