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NJ SJR11

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Diegnan

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the Saturday before Thanksgiving Day as "National Adoption Day" in New Jersey annually
  • Designates November as "National Adoption Month" in New Jersey to raise public awareness of adoption services and celebrate families who finalize adoptions
  • Requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation recognizing both designations and call upon public officials and citizens to observe with appropriate activities
  • Approximately 115,000 children are adopted by American families each year, with over 6,000 children currently in New Jersey's foster care system
  • Over 4,000 adoptions are finalized nationally on National Adoption Day and in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving each November

Legislative Description

Designates Saturday before Thanksgiving Day as "National Adoption Day" and designates November as "National Adoption Month" in New Jersey.

Withdrawn Because Approved

Last Action

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, JR-16.

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens1/13/2026

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