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Introduced
02/01/2024
02/01/2024
In Committee
02/01/2024
02/01/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This joint resolution designates November of each year as "Transgender Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey, and respectfully calls on the Governor to annually issue a proclamation calling on public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Transgender Awareness Month" with appropriate activities and programs. Transgender individuals, who are people whose gender identity, expression, or behavior is different from those typically associated with the individual's assigned sex at birth, face considerable challenges in society, including discrimination, harassment, physical abuse, and social isolation. In the face of a sharp increase in anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation being introduced nationwide, with numerous bills seeking to limit access to health care, housing, education, and free expression for transgender individuals and transgender youth in particular, the Legislature finds it fitting and appropriate to increase awareness and understanding of the prejudice, discrimination, and violence that transgender persons face, as well as to recognize the beauty, strength, and resilience of the transgender community and the myriad contributions transgender individuals make to the life, culture, and social fabric of the United States.
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates November of each year as "Transgender Awareness Month" in New Jersey to highlight the challenges and experiences of transgender individuals. The resolution acknowledges that transgender people (those whose gender identity differs from their assigned sex at birth) face significant societal obstacles, including discrimination, harassment, and violence, as supported by data from the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey. The resolution notes that an estimated 1.4 million adults in the United States identify as transgender and emphasizes their valuable contributions across various fields including academics, arts, business, and technology. It also draws attention to the alarming statistics of violence and discrimination faced by the transgender community, such as high rates of family rejection, homelessness, healthcare discrimination, and disproportionate experiences of physical violence. Against the backdrop of increasing anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation nationwide, the resolution calls on the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe Transgender Awareness Month through appropriate activities and programs, with the aim of increasing understanding, recognizing the community's resilience, and celebrating their contributions to society.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Garnet Hall (D)*,
Tennille McCoy (D)*,
Luanne Peterpaul (D)*,
Annette Quijano (D)*,
Rosaura Bagolie (D),
Alixon Collazos-Gill (D),
Shanique Speight (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee (on 02/01/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AJR113 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/113_I1.HTM |
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