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NJ SJR59

NJ SJR59
Designates September of each year as "Alopecia Areata Awareness Month."


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This joint resolution designates September of each year as "Alopecia Areata Awareness Month." The resolution directs the Governor to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials, health care professionals, and the citizens of this State to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs designed to raise public awareness of this disease.

AI Summary

This joint resolution officially designates September of each year as "Alopecia Areata Awareness Month" in New Jersey. Alopecia areata is described as a common autoimmune skin disease that causes hair loss, affecting millions of people in the United States across all ages, genders, and ethnicities, and for which there is currently no cure, though treatments exist. The resolution also directs the Governor to issue a yearly proclamation encouraging public officials, healthcare professionals, and citizens to participate in activities and programs aimed at increasing public understanding and support for those affected by this condition, as well as promoting research and funding for better treatments and a potential cure.

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 01/09/2024)

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