Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2172: Celebrating the life of Dawann Anthony Steagall, Jr.
Status: Passed one chamber, June 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, June 30, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2172 Celebrating the life of Dawann Anthony Steagall, Jr. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, Dawann Anthony Steagall, Jr., chief of staff of the Honorable Alex Q. Askew and a beloved member of the Hampton Roads community, died on May 31, 2026, leaving a legacy of love, compassion, and dedication; and WHEREAS, known affectionately by family and friends as "DJ" or "Big Steags," Dawann Steagall was born in Portsmouth and graduated from West Potomac High School in Fairfax County in 2017; and WHEREAS, after earning a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and sociology from Old Dominion University in 2021, Dawann Steagall participated in the Governor's Fellows Program with the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security; and WHEREAS, Dawann Steagall served as the campaign manager for the Honorable Alex Q. Askew and became his chief of staff in January 2024, working tirelessly to support the delegate both at the General Assembly of Virginia and in his interactions with his constituents; and WHEREAS, during his tenure as chief of staff, Dawann Steagall successfully championed legislation to increase awareness of certain cancers known to be more common in individuals with sickle cell disease or the sickle cell trait; and WHEREAS, Dawann Steagall found happiness in traveling, cooking, and cheering on …
Sponsors
- Alex Askew (D, 95) · primary sponsor
- Jessica Anderson (D, 71)
- Bonita Anthony (D, 92)
- Austin, Terry (R, 37)
- Robert Bloxom (R, 100)
- David Bulova (D, 11)
- Katrina Callsen (D, 54)
- Karen Carnegie (D, 89)
- Betsy Carr (D, 78)
- Stacey Carroll (D, 64)
- Cherry, Mike (R, 74)
- Laura Jane Cohen (D, 15)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2172ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Taken up for immediate consideration
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200282D
Common questions
- What is HR2172?
- HR2172 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Celebrating the life of Dawann Anthony Steagall, Jr.
- What is the status of HR2172?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2172ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2172?
- Alex Askew (D, 95), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR2172?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2172
Source: official Virginia record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.