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SJ58 • 2026

Commending RISE for Youth.

Commending RISE for Youth.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Locke
Last action
2026-02-03
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not provide detailed information on how the commendation will impact RISE for Youth's operations or reach.

Praise for RISE for Youth

This bill commends RISE for Youth, an organization founded in 2018 that works towards youth justice and community development.

What This Bill Does

  • Commends RISE for Youth for its work in promoting healthy communities and alternatives to youth incarceration.
  • Recognizes the organization's efforts to challenge racial and social injustice through transformative justice strategies.
  • Acknowledges RISE for Youth as a leading voice for youth justice in the state, emphasizing community input and youth voices.
  • Expresses admiration for the organization’s multifaceted work including legislative advocacy, mentorship programs, and leadership development.

Who It Names or Affects

  • RISE for Youth, an independent organization founded in 2018
  • Young people and their families who benefit from RISE for Youth's programs

Terms To Know

transformative justice
A way to address harm by focusing on healing and changing systems instead of punishing individuals.
Youth Leader Advocacy Network
A program run by RISE for Youth that helps young people become advocates and leaders in their communities.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide funding or create new laws, it only expresses praise.
  • It is unclear how this commendation will directly impact the organization's operations or reach.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-03 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ58ER)

  2. 2026-02-02 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  3. 2026-01-30 House

    Received

  4. 2026-01-30 House

    Laid on Speaker's table

  5. 2026-01-29 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

  6. 2026-01-29 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate by voice vote Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  7. 2026-01-23 Senate

    Presented 26101118D

  8. 2026-01-23 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending RISE for Youth.

Current Bill Text

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Commending RISE for Youth.
Agreed to by the Senate, January 29, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 2, 2026
WHEREAS, RISE for Youth, an independent organization founded in 2018, is committed to ensuring every space that impacts a young person's life encourages growth and success, while promoting the creation of healthy communities and community-based alternatives to youth incarceration; and
WHEREAS, the work of RISE for Youth centers youth and their communities to challenge and dismantle racial and social injustice while reflecting a commitment to transformative justice by outlining interconnected strategies and outcomes necessary to create lasting change; and
WHEREAS, RISE for Youth's theory of change is grounded in community input and driven by the voices of impacted youth and families, underscoring the critical link between comprehensive youth support systems, policy advocacy, and equitable opportunities; and
WHEREAS, as a leading voice for youth justice in the Commonwealth, RISE for Youth leverages its position to create opportunities for the fuller engagement of youth and families at every decision-making juncture in its effort to transform the legal system; and
WHEREAS, RISE for Youth, through its multifaceted work and vital programs, including legislative and direct advocacy, the Youth Leader Advocacy Network, and the Youth Development Academy, has positively impacted the lives of countless youth, families, and communities across the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, RISE for Youth has given youth and families opportunities to use their voices for change, diverting youth away from the legal system, creating pipelines for youth to become strong advocates and community leaders, and providing training, mentorship, and leadership development; and
WHEREAS, by integrating these components, RISE for Youth walks alongside youth and communities in the fight to replace punitive systems with restorative accountability where every young person has access to nurturing environments that prioritize personal growth, community safety, and youth empowerment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend RISE for Youth for its visionary and unwavering leadership in transforming youth justice in the Commonwealth; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to RISE for Youth as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the organization's dedication to building a future where all young people can thrive.