Designates March 17 of each year as "Profound Autism Day."
SJR 28 designates March 17 of each year as "Profound Autism Day" in New Jersey to raise awareness about people with profound autism and their caregivers. This procedural resolution does not create new policies or funding but recognizes that profound autism affects individuals requiring 24/7 care, often with severe intellectual disabilities or minimal speech, who face exclusion from support programs. The bill cites CDC data showing 26.7% of autistic children in the U.S. have profound autism, with higher rates among girls, racial minorities, and those with additional health challenges. It requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation to honor this recognition.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Angela McKnight
DDemocratic
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Kristin Corrado
RRepublican
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Holly Schepisi
RRepublican
Co
Renee Burgess
DDemocratic
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