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NJ AJR127
Joint Resolution
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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AI Summary
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Designates the third week of September each year as "Forensic Science Week" in New Jersey, aligning with the existing National Forensic Science Week observance
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Requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials, private organizations, and citizens to observe the week with appropriate awareness activities and programs
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Recognizes forensic scientists' critical role in the justice system through evidence analysis, crime scene investigation, DNA studies, toxicology, pathology, and other sub-disciplines
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Acknowledges forensic science's contributions to identifying criminal suspects, determining causes of death, exonerating innocent people, and bringing perpetrators to justice
Legislative Description
Designates the third week of September of each year as "Forensic Science Week" in New Jersey.
Science, Innovation and Technology
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
2/19/2026