Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2058: Celebrating the life of Alice Irene Cohan.
Status: Passed both chambers, June 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, June 30, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2058 Celebrating the life of Alice Irene Cohan. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, Alice Irene Cohan, a dedicated feminist advocate who played a leading role in founding and directing a number of the women's movement's most influential organizations, died on January 24, 2026; and WHEREAS, a native of Trenton, New Jersey, Alice Cohan's activism began in the 1960s with anti-Vietnam War protests and peace rallies, which led to her involvement with other social movements and causes; and WHEREAS, as a member of the National Organization for Women, Alice Cohan campaigned across the country in support of the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment; and WHEREAS, Alice Cohan was a founding member of the National Women's Political Caucus and formed its Youth Caucus at the organization's first convention; and WHEREAS, Alice Cohan later cofounded the Feminist Majority Foundation in 1987 and served as the organization's political director for several years; and WHEREAS, one of the crowning achievements of Alice Cohan's career was helping to organize the March for Women's Lives in Washington, D.C., in 2004, which brought more than one million participants to the nation's capital; and WHEREAS, Alice Cohan gave generously of her time to mentor others and to help those in need, leaving a legacy that …
Sponsors
- Charniele Herring (D, 4) · primary sponsor
- Jessica Anderson (D, 71)
- Bonita Anthony (D, 92)
- David Bulova (D, 11)
- Katrina Callsen (D, 54)
- Stacey Carroll (D, 64)
- Nadarius Clark (D, 84)
- Joshua Cole (D, 65)
- Nicole Cole (D, 66)
- Rae Cousins (D, 79)
- Lindsey Dougherty (D, 75)
- Michael Feggans (D, 97)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2058ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Prefiled and laid on Speaker's table; Offered 04-23-2026 26200064D
Common questions
- What is HR2058?
- HR2058 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Celebrating the life of Alice Irene Cohan.
- What is the status of HR2058?
- Passed both chambers as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2058ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2058?
- Charniele Herring (D, 4), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR2058?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2058
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