NJ AJR104

Designates October 23 of each year as "Aromatic L-amino Acid Decarboxylase Deficiency Awareness Day" in New Jersey

AADC Deficiency is a rare genetic neurological disease affecting approximately 1 in 100,000 people in the United States, causing patients to lack the enzyme needed to produce dopamine

Symptoms typically appear within the first year of life and severely impact development, motor skills, cognition, and language abilities, often requiring lifelong care

Requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials, private organizations, and citizens to observe the day with appropriate awareness activities and programs

Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage