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Utah House passes bill repealing nonresident-tuition exemptions for undocumented students after heated debate
Summary
The House voted 40–35 to pass HB241, a bill to repeal exemptions that allowed some undocumented students to receive in‑state tuition. Lawmakers adopted a two‑year delay before the change and removed language deferring to federal law, provoking emotional floor debate over sovereignty and compassion.
The Utah House of Representatives passed House Bill 241 on a 40–35 vote after hours of floor debate and several amendments. The bill repeals statutory exemptions that had allowed certain nonresidents, including undocumented students, to qualify for in‑state tuition rates at Utah public institutions.
Sponsor Representative Donaldson told colleagues the measure ends the in‑state tuition exemption for undocumented students and argued the law should not encourage “false dreams” when federal…
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