H.B. 177
Signed into LawROTC Resident Student Status
ROTC Resident Student Status
Introduction
Jan 20
House Rules
House Committee
Jan 30
House Floor Vote
Feb 10
Senate Rules
Feb 12
Senate Committee
Feb 19
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 25
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 26
House Concurrence
Feb 27
Governor Signed
Mar 19
What This Bill Does
This bill requires state institutions of higher education to grant resident student status for tuition purposes to a student who participates in the institution's Reserve Officers' Training Corps.
Key Provisions
This bill:
- defines terms;
- requires state institutions of higher education to grant resident student status for tuition purposes to a student who participates in the institution's Reserve Officers' Training Corps; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.
Plain-Language Summary
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Starting in July 2026, Utah public colleges and universities must grant in-state tuition rates to any student who participates in their school's Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program, regardless of where that student actually lives. This means ROTC participants from out of state pay the same lower tuition as Utah residents, making college significantly more affordable for students who join their school's military officer training program.
H.B. 177
Signed into LawROTC Resident Student Status
Introduction
Jan 20
House Rules
House Committee
Jan 30
House Floor Vote
Feb 10
Senate Rules
Feb 12
Senate Committee
Feb 19
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 25
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 26
House Concurrence
Feb 27
Governor Signed
Mar 19
IntroductionJan 20
House Rules
House CommitteeJan 30
House Floor VoteFeb 10
Senate RulesFeb 12
Senate CommitteeFeb 19
Senate 2nd ReadingFeb 25
Senate 3rd ReadingFeb 26
House ConcurrenceFeb 27
Governor SignedMar 19
What This Bill Does
This bill requires state institutions of higher education to grant resident student status for tuition purposes to a student who participates in the institution's Reserve Officers' Training Corps.
Key Provisions
This bill:
- defines terms;
- requires state institutions of higher education to grant resident student status for tuition purposes to a student who participates in the institution's Reserve Officers' Training Corps; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.
Plain-Language Summary
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Starting in July 2026, Utah public colleges and universities must grant in-state tuition rates to any student who participates in their school's Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program, regardless of where that student actually lives. This means ROTC participants from out of state pay the same lower tuition as Utah residents, making college significantly more affordable for students who join their school's military officer training program.
Votes
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Documents
Floor Debates
Committee Hearings
Other Versions
Subjects
Action History45
Governor Signed
Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
House/ to Governor
Executive Branch - Governor
House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Clerk of the House
House/ enrolled bill to Printing
Clerk of the House
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Clerk of the House
Last updated Mar 26, 2026, 9:39 PM