The bill, signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, takes away an edge previously enjoyed by applicants with family ties to the University of Virginia and William & Mary.

irginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a bill banning the consideration of legacy to public universities, making the commonwealth the second state to end admission advantages through family connections.

These ties to alumni and donors cannot be taken into consideration for application under the terms of House Bill 48, which Youngkin signed on Friday.