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NJ SJR103
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Teresa Ruiz
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AI Summary
- Designates November of each year as "Transgender Awareness Month" in New Jersey to increase awareness of discrimination and violence faced by transgender individuals
- Requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation calling on public officials and citizens to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs
- Builds upon existing state recognitions of Transgender Awareness Week (November 14-20) and Transgender Day of Remembrance (November 20)
- Cites statistics including an estimated 1.4 million transgender adults in the U.S. and survey data showing 30% of transgender respondents experienced homelessness at some point
- References the ACLU tracking of 491 anti-LGBTQI+ bills introduced nationwide as of July 2023 as context for the designation
Legislative Description
Designates November of each year as "Transgender Awareness Month."
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
3/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens3/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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