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NJ AJR127

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the third week of September each year as "Forensic Science Week" in New Jersey, aligning with the existing National Forensic Science Week observance

  • 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

  • Recognizes forensic scientists' critical role in the justice system through evidence analysis, crime scene investigation, DNA studies, toxicology, pathology, and other sub-disciplines

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Science, Innovation and Technology2/19/2026

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