AJR 187 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Designates November of each year as "New Jersey Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month."

This bill designates November of each year as New Jersey Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month to highlight the challenges faced by young people experiencing homelessness. The resolution authorizes the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the month with relevant programs and activities. While the bill does not change laws or allocate funding, it aims to increase public awareness and support for efforts to help children and youth overcome homelessness.
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 1, 2026 Last action Jun 1, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
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Gerry Scharfenberger
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