Designates August 27 of each year as "Billy Cray Day."

AJR 17 is a commemorative resolution designating August 27 of each year as "Billy Cray Day" in New Jersey. It does not create new laws or programs but aims to raise public awareness about abuse and neglect in congregate settings for individuals with developmental disabilities. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation to honor this day, referencing the 2017 death of Billy Cray - a 33-year-old man with developmental disabilities found deceased in a congregate setting - and ongoing concerns raised by the Ombudsman's office. This resolution serves solely as a symbolic observance, not a policy change.