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Introduced
06/13/2022
06/13/2022
In Committee
06/13/2022
06/13/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This joint resolution designates June 23 of each year as "International Widows' Day." According to the United Nations, there are an estimated 260 million widows around the world, and nearly one in ten live in extreme poverty. In the United States, one million women become widowed each year. Seventy percent of all married women will be widowed in their lifetime. Many widows are far younger than one may guess, as the median age of a widow is 59, according to the United States Census Bureau. Widows are often unsupported by our country's social services, programs, and policies. Many widows face challenges even years after the loss of a loved one, including financial and legal difficulties, mental and physical health issues, and the loss of health insurance. It is important to draw attention to the experiences and realities of widows, including the need for increased bereavement leave, changes to Social Security regulations regarding widows, and the plight of widows in other countries.
AI Summary
This Joint Resolution officially designates June 23rd of every year as "International Widows' Day" to highlight the significant challenges faced by widows worldwide and in the United States. The resolution acknowledges that millions of widows globally, including a substantial number in the U.S., experience extreme poverty, financial and legal difficulties, health issues, and a lack of support from social services and policies, even years after losing their spouse. It emphasizes the need to draw attention to these realities, advocating for improvements such as better bereavement leave, adjustments to Social Security regulations for widows, and addressing the global plight of widows. The resolution also calls for the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance of this day with appropriate programs and activities.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Women and Children Committee (on 06/13/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/AJR174 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/AJR/174_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/AJR/174_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/AJR/174_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/AJR/174_I1.PDF |
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