Designates September of each year as "Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month" in NJ.

AJR 219 designates September of each year as "Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month" in New Jersey. The bill requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging state agencies, organizations, and citizens to observe the month with awareness activities. It directly affects New Jersey residents and those impacted by Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a fatal genetic disease affecting approximately 1 in 3,500 male infants, with symptoms typically appearing between ages 2-3 and leading to progressive muscle loss. The resolution aims to support existing advocacy efforts by organizations like JAR of Hope and Ryan’s Quest, which focus on raising awareness, improving care access, and funding research for DMD.