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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This joint resolution designates the month of March of each year as "Fibromuscular Dysplasia Awareness Month" in order to promote an awareness and understanding of the disease. Fibromuscular dysplasia, commonly referred to as FMD, is a disease that causes abnormal cellular development in the arterial wall, which can lead to the narrowing or tearing of arteries. FMD is considered a rare disease that currently has no cure or standard protocol to treat it. The joint resolution also respectfully requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs.
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates March of each year as "Fibromuscular Dysplasia Awareness Month" in New Jersey to increase public and medical understanding of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), a rare disease characterized by abnormal cell growth in artery walls that can cause narrowing or tearing and currently has no cure or standard treatment. The resolution also asks the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging state officials and citizens to observe this month with relevant activities and programs, acknowledging that FMD is often under-diagnosed, disproportionately affects women, and can lead to serious health issues like hypertension, stroke, and aneurysms, with patients and their families often bearing the burden of education and research funding.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SJR21 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/SJR/21_I1.HTM |
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