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NJ SJR117
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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AI Summary
- Designates May of each year as "Older Americans Month" in New Jersey to honor contributions of older individuals and recognize their community roles
- Requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation recognizing the month and calling for appropriate activities and programs
- Notes that in 2020, approximately 1.5 million New Jersey residents were 65 or older, representing about 17% of the state population
- Highlights that New Jersey's older workforce participation rate increased from 18.1% in 2020 to 37% in 2022, the largest increase nationally
- Aligns with the national observance established in 1963 as "Senior Citizens Month" and renamed "Older Americans Month" in 1980
Legislative Description
Designates May of each year as "Older Americans Month" in New Jersey.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens3/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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