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Introduced
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
In Committee
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
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, coinciding with World Kindness Day, in response to growing concerns about the decline of civil discourse in American society. Drawing from 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 this erosion. The studies found that over 80 percent of Americans have experienced frequent uncivil encounters, and nine out of 10 believe such behavior can lead to serious negative consequences like intimidation, harassment, and cyber-bullying. By establishing this day, the resolution aims to encourage educational programs and activities that promote kindness, politeness, and respectful interaction among citizens, with the Governor requested to issue an annual proclamation recognizing the day and its importance in building national pride and reducing social tension.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 11/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AJR235 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/235_I1.HTM |
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