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NJ AJR40

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Clifton

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates September of each year as "Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month" in New Jersey
  • Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a fatal genetic disease affecting approximately 1 in 3,500 male infants, with an average life expectancy of 25 years
  • Symptoms typically appear between ages 2-3 and progress rapidly, with most individuals requiring wheelchair assistance by ages 10-12 and breathing ventilators by age 20
  • Requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation recognizing the awareness month and calling on state agencies, organizations, and citizens to observe it with appropriate activities
  • Research indicates optimal care and access to treatment may extend life expectancy for DMD patients by approximately 15 years

Legislative Description

Designates September of each year as "Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month" in NJ.

Health

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health1/13/2026

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