Designates April of each year as "Autism Awareness Month" in NJ.
SJR 55 designates April of each year as "Autism Awareness Month" in New Jersey. The bill requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance and awareness activities. It directly affects New Jersey residents by aligning state recognition with National Autism Awareness Month, acknowledging the state's high autism prevalence (highest in the nation) and associated challenges. The resolution has no funding or policy changes - only a symbolic designation and call for public engagement.
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Jan 2026
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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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Britnee Timberlake
DDemocratic
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John McKeon
DDemocratic
Co
Jon Bramnick
RRepublican
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