HJR218 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Billa, Justin, nominee for the Law Enforcement Legislative Medal of Honor, posthumously commended
Summary: The Alabama Legislature posthumously honors Mobile Police Officer Justin Billa as the recipient of the 2019 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
What This Bill Does
This resolution formally recognizes Deputy Justin Billa for extraordinary courage in the line of duty and awards him the 2019 Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement posthumously. It dedicates the resolution to him as a sign of gratitude and esteem. It is a ceremonial acknowledgment by both chambers of the Legislature and does not create new laws or funding. The resolution was adopted by the House and Senate and signed into effect.

Who It Affects
Family and colleagues of Deputy Justin Billa, who receive posthumous recognition and memorial.
Mobile Police Department and the Alabama law enforcement community, which receive formal public acknowledgment of Billa's bravery and service.

Key Provisions
Posthumously recognizes Deputy Justin Billa as the recipient of the 2019 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement.
Designates him as having demonstrated extraordinary courage in the line of duty and expresses gratitude and esteem.
Dedicates the resolution to him and acknowledges his service by the Mobile Police Department.
Adopts the resolution by both the Alabama House of Representatives and Senate as a ceremonial commendation.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory