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NJ AJR223

NJ AJR223
Designates March 16 as "Paws Healing Heroes Day" in New Jersey.

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Introduced
02/28/2023
In Committee
12/28/2023
Crossed Over
12/21/2023
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Designates March 16 as "Paws Healing Heroes Day" in New Jersey.

AI Summary

This Joint Resolution officially designates March 16th of each year as "Paws Healing Heroes Day" in New Jersey to acknowledge the significant role that service dogs play in helping veterans cope with various challenges. The resolution highlights that many veterans experience conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), military sexual trauma, and seizure disorder, and that service dogs, often trained by non-profit organizations like Paws Healing Heroes, provide crucial support by reducing symptoms and assisting with daily life. The designation aims to raise public awareness about the invaluable assistance these animals offer to those who have served, and the Governor is requested to issue a proclamation each year encouraging appropriate observances.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (39)

Beth Sawyer (R)*,  Bob Auth (R),  Christian Barranco (R),  Brian Bergen (R),  Clinton Calabrese (D),  John Catalano (R),  Robert Clifton (R),  Wayne DeAngelo (D),  DeAnne DeFuccio (R),  Chris DePhillips (R),  John DiMaio (R),  Aura Dunn (R),  Kimberly Eulner (R),  Roy Freiman (D),  DiAnne Gove (R),  Don Guardian (R),  Robert Karabinchak (D),  Sean Kean (R),  Michele Matsikoudis (R),  Antwan McClellan (R),  Greg McGuckin (R),  Raj Mukherji (D),  Nancy Muñoz (R),  Carol Murphy (D),  Bethanne Patrick (R),  Erik Peterson (R),  Marilyn Piperno (R),  Kevin Rooney (R),  Brian Rumpf (R),  Alex Sauickie (R),  Gerry Scharfenberger (R),  Erik Simonsen (R),  Parker Space (R),  Claire Swift (R),  Edward Thomson (R),  Brandon Umba (R),  Anthony Verrelli (D),  Jay Webber (R),  Harold Wirths (R), 

Last Action

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 12/28/2023)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/AJR223
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/AJR/223_I1.HTM
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