Designates last day of February of each year as "Rare Disease Awareness Day" in New Jersey.

SJR 88 designates the last day of February each year as "Rare Disease Awareness Day" in New Jersey. This resolution directly affects all New Jersey residents impacted by rare diseases - nearly 3 million people in the state, given that rare diseases affect about 1 in 10 Americans - and their families, caregivers, and healthcare providers. The bill requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public awareness activities to support those affected by rare diseases, which are defined as conditions impacting fewer than 200,000 people in the U.S. and collectively affect nearly 30 million Americans. It focuses on raising public understanding of these conditions, reducing isolation for patients, and promoting research, without creating new laws or funding.