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Introduced
11/06/2025
11/06/2025
In Committee
11/10/2025
11/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This resolution designates November 13 of each year as "Day of Civility" in New Jersey to coincide with "World Kindness Day." In recent years, American political and social discourse has been fraught with divisive rhetoric. "Civility," which means courtesy or politeness, would greatly enhance social relations among Americans and improve political leaders' ability to govern. A vast majority of Americans consider incivility to be a problem, and many blame politicians for the erosion of civility in our society. Most Americans have experienced incivility and in a wide variety of places and settings. Among those Americans who have reported experiencing incivility, such encounters are frequent. Most Americans believe that incivility leads to intimidation, threats, harassment, discrimination, violence, and cyber-bullying, and that civility benefits society by building national pride and by easing tension and conflict.
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates November 13 of each year as "Day of Civility" in New Jersey, aligning with World Kindness Day, in response to growing concerns about divisive rhetoric and declining social discourse. Based on research by KRC Research, Weber Shandwick, and Powell Tate, the resolution highlights that 93 percent of Americans consider incivility a problem, with 75 percent blaming politicians for eroding social interactions. The resolution notes that over 80 percent of Americans have experienced incivility, with encounters averaging 10.6 times per week, and 90 percent believe such behavior can lead to serious consequences like intimidation, harassment, discrimination, and violence. By establishing this annual day, the resolution aims to encourage citizens and public officials to engage in educational programs and activities that promote kindness, politeness, and mutual respect, with the ultimate goal of building national pride and reducing social tension. The Governor is requested to issue an annual proclamation recognizing the day and supporting its objectives of fostering more constructive and respectful social interactions.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading (on 11/10/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SJR169 |
| Analysis - Statement SCU 11/10/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SJR/169_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SJR/169_I1.HTM |
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