SJR 112 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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 experimental surgeries by Dr. J. Marion Sims in the 1840s that advanced gynecological techniques. The resolution requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation recognizing the day and encouraging public officials and citizens to observe it with appropriate activities and programs. The bill focuses on acknowledging the historical contributions of these women to medical history and promoting recognition of their role in the development of modern gynecology.
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Introduced Mar 12, 2026 Last action Mar 12, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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