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NJ S1092

NJ S1092
Designates month of November as "Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Awareness Month" in NJ.


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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 bill designates the month of November as "Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Awareness Month" in New Jersey, and requests that the Governor issue an annual proclamation calling on public officials and citizens of the State to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS), also known as complex regional pain syndrome, is a debilitating and progressively chronic condition characterized by severe burning pain, pathological changes in bone and skin, excessive sweating, tissue swelling and extreme sensitivity to touch. In 2007, New Jersey established a reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome education and research program in the Department of Health in order to increase public awareness of the causes of RSDS, promote the value of early detection and the diagnosis of and possible treatments for the syndrome, and support research, through public and private sources, to accurately identify, diagnose, and treat RSDS.

AI Summary

This bill designates the month of November as "Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Awareness Month" in New Jersey, requesting the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSDS), also known as complex regional pain syndrome, is a debilitating and chronic condition characterized by severe burning pain, bone and skin changes, swelling, and extreme sensitivity to touch, often stemming from nerve damage following an injury. The bill amends existing law to emphasize the importance of increasing public awareness and informing citizens about the need for research and funding for RSDS, building upon a 2007 program established within the Department of Health to educate the public and medical professionals about the syndrome's causes, early detection, diagnosis, and treatments.

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)

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