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NJ SJR30

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Pennacchio

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates October of each year as "Eczema Awareness Month" in New Jersey to increase public awareness and understanding of the condition
  • Requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs
  • Eczema affects over 32 million Americans nationally, with New Jersey having a prevalence rate exceeding 13 percent compared to the national rate of approximately 10 percent
  • Treatment costs for eczema and related conditions may reach $3.8 billion per year according to the American Academy of Dermatology
  • Copies of the resolution will be transmitted to the National Eczema Association upon filing with the Secretary of State

Legislative Description

Designates October of each year as "Eczema Awareness Month" in New Jersey.

2nd Reading in the Senate

Last Action

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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