Loading chat...

NJ AJR57

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Reginald Atkins

Click for details

Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates March 30th of each year as "Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome Awareness Day" in New Jersey, supplementing Title 36 of the Revised Statutes
  • MTSS affects over 17 in 100,000 women between ages 13 and 25 annually, with little progress in reducing cases since the 1980s
  • Risk factors identified include use of highly absorbent tampons, diaphragms, or contraceptive sponges
  • Severe cases can result in organ damage, loss of limbs, or death
  • Requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation and calls upon public officials and citizens to observe the day with appropriate programs and activities

Legislative Description

Designates March 30th of each year "Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome Awareness Day."

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2025, JR-21.

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Health1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

No bill text available