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NJ SJR56

NJ SJR56
Designates October of each year "Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month."

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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This joint resolution designates the month of October of each year as "Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month." Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, commonly known as "SIDS," occurs when an infant under the age of one dies of unexplained causes while sleeping. SIDS is one of a number of infant death classifications that contribute to the infant mortality rate. While the United States and New Jersey have seen a decline in the overall infant mortality rate since the early 1990s, SIDS remains the fourth leading cause of death in infants under the age of one in the United States as of 2017. Furthermore, racial disparities continue to persist in both the occurrence of SIDS and the overall infant mortality rate, with infants born to African-American and Native American or Alaska Native women experiencing the highest rate of SIDS and infant mortality as of 2017. As information and research become available, it is important to ensure that the public is informed on both the causes of SIDS and best practices for preventing SIDS in an effort to reduce the number of infants who die as a result of SIDS.

AI Summary

This joint resolution designates October of each year as "Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month" to raise public awareness about SIDS, which is the unexplained death of an infant under one year old during sleep. Despite a decline in SIDS deaths since the early 1990s, it remains a significant cause of infant mortality, and racial disparities persist, with higher rates among infants born to African-American and Native American or Alaska Native women. The resolution aims to promote education on SIDS causes and prevention strategies, encourage research, and call for appropriate activities and programs to observe the month.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/13/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SJR56
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/SJR/56_I1.HTM
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