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NJ SR90
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Vitale
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AI Summary
- New Jersey Senate Resolution urging all state citizens to stay up-to-date on vaccinations to protect communities from preventable diseases
- Cites 222 measles cases reported nationally from January 1 to March 6, 2025, compared to 285 total cases in all of 2024, with 94% of 2025 cases among unvaccinated individuals
- Notes New Jersey vaccination rates have steadily declined over 10 years, with first-grade immunization compliance dropping 7.5% from the 2013-2014 to 2023-2024 school year
- Urges the Department of Health to increase awareness of measles outbreaks and develop mailers with vaccination information and resources for state residents
- References the CDC finding that only 93% of U.S. kindergarteners received measles vaccination in 2024, falling below the 95% threshold needed for community immunity
Legislative Description
Urges State citizens to stay up-to-date on vaccinations.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
3/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens3/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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