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NJ SJR169

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

11/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Angela Mcknight

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates November 13 of each year as "Day of Civility" in New Jersey, coinciding with World Kindness Day
  • Requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation recognizing the day and encouraging educational programs and activities designed to foster civility
  • Cites research showing 93% of Americans consider incivility a problem, with 75% blaming politicians for the erosion of civility
  • Notes that among Americans who experience incivility, such encounters average 10.6 times per week and occur in a wide variety of settings
  • States that most Americans believe incivility leads to intimidation, threats, harassment, discrimination, violence, and cyber-bullying

Legislative Description

Designates November 13 of each year as "Day of Civility" in New Jersey.

2nd Reading in the Senate

Last Action

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

11/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Community and Urban Affairs11/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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