Designates August 27 of each year as "Billy Cray Day."
AJR 50 is a commemorative resolution designating August 27 of each year as "Billy Cray Day" in New Jersey. It honors William "Billy" Cray, a 33-year-old man with developmental disabilities who died in a congregate setting in 2017, and aims to raise public awareness about abuse and neglect in such facilities. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation but does not create new laws or requirements. It is purely symbolic, referencing ongoing concerns highlighted by the Ombudsman's reports and pending legislation (AB 2483/SB 1897) focused on safety reforms.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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3 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Alex Sauickie
RRepublican
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Erik Simonsen
RRepublican
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Shanique Speight
DDemocratic
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Antwan McClellan
RRepublican
Co
Bob Auth
RRepublican
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