SJR 69 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Designates month of May of each year as "Children's Mental Health and Trauma Awareness Month."

SJR 69 designates May of each year as "Children's Mental Health and Trauma Awareness Month" in New Jersey. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about children's mental health, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and the impact of trauma on child development. It requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance through activities and programs, but does not create new programs, funding, or legal requirements. The bill focuses solely on symbolic recognition to reduce stigma and promote understanding of these issues.
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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