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This bill removes a provision related to higher education tuition waivers for a Purple Heart recipient.
This bill:
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Utah law provides tuition waivers at state colleges and universities for Purple Heart recipients pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. This bill would eliminate the current requirement that Purple Heart recipients apply to a graduate program within 10 years of completing their undergraduate degree in order to qualify for a graduate tuition waiver, and it would raise the total lifetime cap on graduate tuition waivers for a Purple Heart recipient from $10,000 to $15,000.
Introduction
Jan 29
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Feb 3
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 23
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 24
House Rules
Feb 24
House Committee
Feb 25
House Floor Vote
Mar 5
Governor Signed
Mar 19
IntroductionJan 29
Senate Rules
Senate CommitteeFeb 3
Senate 2nd ReadingFeb 23
Senate 3rd ReadingFeb 24
House RulesFeb 24
House CommitteeFeb 25
House Floor VoteMar 5
Governor SignedMar 19
This bill removes a provision related to higher education tuition waivers for a Purple Heart recipient.
This bill:
AI-generated summary, not yet reviewed by Better Utah staff. Please consult the bill text.
Utah law provides tuition waivers at state colleges and universities for Purple Heart recipients pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. This bill would eliminate the current requirement that Purple Heart recipients apply to a graduate program within 10 years of completing their undergraduate degree in order to qualify for a graduate tuition waiver, and it would raise the total lifetime cap on graduate tuition waivers for a Purple Heart recipient from $10,000 to $15,000.
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Governor Signed
Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
Senate/ to Governor
Executive Branch - Governor
Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Senate Secretary
Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
Senate Secretary
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Senate Secretary
Last updated Aug 29, 2026, 5:26 PM
