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NJ AJR163
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Myhre
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AI Summary
- Designates April of each year as "Autism Awareness Month" in New Jersey
- Requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation recognizing the month and calling upon public officials and citizens to observe it with appropriate activities and programs
- Cites CDC data that approximately 1 in 31 children in the United States has been diagnosed with autism
- Notes that New Jersey has one of the highest autism rates in the nation, with prevalence exceeding other states
- Aims to increase awareness of diverse experiences across the autism spectrum and recognize autism's impact on families, workplaces, schools, and communities statewide
Legislative Description
Designates April of each year as "Autism Awareness Month" in NJ.
Aging and Human Services
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
3/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Aging and Human Services Committee3/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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