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NJ SJR97
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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AI Summary
- Designates the calendar week beginning on Sunday that includes September 10th of each year as "Suicide Prevention Week" in New Jersey
- Requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation recognizing Suicide Prevention Week and call upon public officials and residents to observe it with appropriate activities and programs
- Cites 44,965 deaths by suicide nationally in 2016, with 687 occurring in New Jersey
- References existing state resources including the New Jersey Suicide Hopeline, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 2nd Floor Youth Helpline, Vet2Vet Helpline, and Cop2Cop program
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Designates calendar week that includes September 10th of each year as "Suicide Prevention Week" in NJ.
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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