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NJ SJR49

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Declan O'Scanlon

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates March 30th as annual "Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome Awareness Day" in New Jersey
  • Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome (MTSS) affects over 17 in 100,000 women between ages 13 and 25 each year, with little progress in reducing cases since the 1980s
  • MTSS is caused by Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Clostridium bacterial infections, with risk factors including highly absorbent tampons, diaphragms, and contraceptive sponges
  • Symptoms range from headache, fever, and nausea to seizures, organ damage, loss of limbs, or death in extreme cases
  • Requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation and encourage 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."

Substituted by another Bill

Last Action

Substituted by AJR57 (1R)

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens1/9/2024

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