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NJ AR138

NJ AR138
Designates June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in New Jersey.


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Introduced
05/10/2024
In Committee
05/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
06/28/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/28/2024

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This Assembly resolution designates June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in New Jersey, in recognition of the achievements, contributions, struggles, and humanity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, non-binary, and pansexual (LGBTQIA+) individuals. Public officials and citizens of New Jersey are respectfully urged to commemorate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month 2024 with appropriate activities.

AI Summary

This resolution designates June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in New Jersey, recognizing the significant contributions and ongoing struggles of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, and non-binary (LGBTQIA+) individuals. The resolution highlights the historical context of LGBTQIA+ rights, including the pivotal Stonewall Inn protests in 1969 and subsequent advances in civil rights such as marriage equality and protections against discrimination. It acknowledges the challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community, including disproportionate rates of violence, ongoing legislative threats, and higher suicide rates among LGBTQIA+ youth, while emphasizing New Jersey's commitment to embracing the dignity and value of all individuals regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. By urging public officials and citizens to commemorate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month with appropriate activities, the resolution aims to celebrate visibility, authenticity, acceptance, and the continued contributions of LGBTQIA+ individuals to society.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

Filed with Secretary of State (on 06/28/2024)

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