Designates August of each year as "Civility Month."
This resolution designates August of each year as "Civility Month" in New Jersey to raise public awareness about the importance of respectful communication. It requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging residents, officials, and organizations to engage in activities promoting civil discourse. The bill does not create new laws or directly affect specific groups, but aims to highlight how incivility impacts social interactions and community engagement based on cited studies. It aligns with a decade-long national observance of "Civility Month" during August.
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Nov 2025
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Introduced Nov 24, 2025
Last action Nov 24, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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