Designating September 24 of each year as "Mothers of Gynecology Day" in NJ.
This bill designates September 24 of each year as "Mothers of Gynecology Day" in New Jersey to honor Anarcha, Lucy, and Betsey, three enslaved women whose bodies were used in early gynecological experiments. The resolution formally recognizes their foundational contributions to the development of surgical techniques in the field, which were conducted without their consent or anesthesia in the 1840s. Under the bill, the Governor is requested to issue an annual proclamation calling on public officials and citizens to observe the day with appropriate activities. This measure serves as a commemorative acknowledgment of the historical figures rather than establishing new laws or funding.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 4, 2026
Last action May 4, 2026
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May 4, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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Shanique Speight
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