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NJ AJR45

NJ AJR45
Designates June 23 of each year as "International Widows' Day."

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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
05/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 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 designates June 23 of each year as "International Widows' Day" to raise awareness about the challenges faced by widows in the United States and globally. The resolution highlights significant statistics from the United Nations and U.S. Census Bureau, noting that approximately 260 million widows exist worldwide, with nearly one in ten living in extreme poverty, and one million women becoming widowed annually in the United States. Recognizing that 70% of married women will be widowed in their lifetime and that the median age of a widow is 59, the resolution emphasizes the often-overlooked struggles widows encounter, including financial and legal difficulties, mental and physical health challenges, and loss of health insurance. The resolution calls on the Governor to issue an annual proclamation and encourages public officials and citizens to observe the day with appropriate programs and activities, ultimately aiming to draw attention to the experiences and needs of widows both domestically and internationally.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Substituted by SJR30 (on 05/22/2025)
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AJR45
Analysis - Statement ACW 5/5/25 https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/45_S1.PDF
Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/45_T1.PDF
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/45_I1.HTM
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