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NJ SJR28

NJ SJR28
Designates October of each year as "Eczema Awareness Month" in New Jersey.


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Introduced
01/18/2022
In Committee
01/18/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This joint resolution designates October of each year as "Eczema Awareness Month" in New Jersey and calls upon the Governor to issue an annual proclamation and call upon public officials and the citizens of the State to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs. Eczema describes a group of skin conditions that is estimated to affect more than 32 million people nationwide. The goal in declaring October of each year to be "Eczema Awareness Month is to increase public awareness about eczema, generate a greater understanding of the condition, and foster a greater sense of community and shared purpose among individuals living with eczema and the general public.

AI Summary

This Joint Resolution officially declares October of each year as "Eczema Awareness Month" in New Jersey, aiming to raise public understanding of eczema, a group of skin conditions that cause redness, itching, and inflammation, affecting millions nationwide and over 13% of New Jersey residents. The resolution calls upon the Governor to issue an annual proclamation and encourages public officials and citizens to participate in activities and programs that foster a greater sense of community and shared purpose for those living with eczema, acknowledging that while there is no cure, treatments exist to manage symptoms and that increased awareness can help address the condition's significant financial and emotional toll.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/18/2022)

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