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Introduced
05/10/2024
05/10/2024
In Committee
05/16/2024
05/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
06/28/2024
06/28/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/28/2024
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)
Garnet Hall (D)*,
Luanne Peterpaul (D)*,
Shanique Speight (D)*,
Rosaura Bagolie (D),
Herbert Conaway (D),
Margie Donlon (D),
Mitchelle Drulis (D),
Don Guardian (R),
Robert Karabinchak (D),
Pam Lampitt (D),
Yvonne Lopez (D),
Cody Miller (D),
Carol Murphy (D),
Ellen Park (D),
Annette Quijano (D),
Jessica Ramirez (D),
Shavonda Sumter (D),
Lisa Swain (D),
Chris Tully (D),
Last Action
Filed with Secretary of State (on 06/28/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AR138 |
| Analysis - Statement AHU 5/16/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AR/138_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AR/138_I1.HTM |
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