Bill > SJR120

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 scientific research shows service dogs can effectively reduce the severity of symptoms associated with these conditions. It also points out that the training of these specialized dogs, often undertaken by non-profit organizations like Paws Healing Heroes, is costly and typically not covered by insurance or standard veteran benefits, emphasizing the need for public awareness and recognition of this vital support system for America's veterans.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/SJR120