Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HJR153: Celebrating the life of Sincere B. Allah.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 9, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 153 Celebrating the life of Sincere B. Allah. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 19, 2026 Agreed to by the Senate, February 26, 2026 WHEREAS, Sincere B. Allah, a respected advocate, devoted father, loyal friend, and valued member of the Commonwealth's criminal justice reform community, died tragically on February 13, 2026, following an acute mental health crisis; and WHEREAS, known for his gentle spirit, humility, and compassion, Sincere B. Allah earned the admiration and affection of colleagues, policymakers, friends throughout Virginia, and family in Massachusetts who fondly regarded him as a "gentle giant"; and WHEREAS, having overcome significant personal adversity and more than two decades of incarceration, Sincere B. Allah dedicated his life to service and advocacy, working to promote fairness, dignity, and opportunity for individuals impacted by the criminal justice system; and WHEREAS, Sincere B. Allah worked as the Virginia State Organizer for REFORM Alliance and enlisted the support of numerous partners to advance evidence-based policies designed to strengthen public safety while expanding second chances for individuals seeking to rebuild their lives; and WHEREAS, Sincere B. Allah was a tireless advocate for probation reform, sentencing reform, and second-look legislation, frequently sharing his lived experience with state officials to help inform thoughtful, bipartisan policymaking; and WHEREAS, Sincere B. Allah formed meaningful and …
Sponsors
- Destiny LeVere Bolling (D, 80) · primary sponsor
- Bagby, Lamont (D, 14)
- Jennifer Boysko (D, 38)
- Bonita Anthony (D, 92)
- Alex Askew (D, 95)
- Katrina Callsen (D, 54)
- Betsy Carr (D, 78)
- Cherry, Mike (R, 74)
- Nadarius Clark (D, 84)
- Joshua Cole (D, 65)
- Rae Cousins (D, 79)
- Karrie Delaney (D, 9)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ153ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate Block Vote
- : Agreed to by Senate
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Received
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Taken up for immediate consideration
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108144D
Common questions
- What is HJR153?
- HJR153 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Celebrating the life of Sincere B. Allah.
- What is the status of HJR153?
- Passed both chambers as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ153ER) (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR153?
- Destiny LeVere Bolling (D, 80), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR153?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJR153
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