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NJ AJR65
NJ AJR65Designates third full week in April of each year as "Infertility Awareness Week" in New Jersey.
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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 third full week in April of each year as "Infertility Awareness Week" in New Jersey. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in eight couples suffer from infertility. Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after one year or longer of trying to have a child. Infertility affects women and men equally, with male infertility as a factor in roughly 50 percent of all infertility cases. In the United States, nine percent of men and 11 percent of women have experienced fertility issues. Infertility can cause psychological distress, emotional stress, and financial difficulties for couples, who can experience feelings of anger, guilt, sadness, depression, anxiety, and a loss of self-confidence and self-esteem. Educating others on infertility can remove the stigma and increase empathy and sympathy towards those facing infertility problems.
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates the third full week in April of each year as "Infertility Awareness Week" in New Jersey, aiming to educate the public about infertility, which is defined as the inability to conceive after one year or longer of trying to have a child and affects a significant portion of couples, causing considerable emotional and financial strain. The resolution highlights that infertility impacts both men and women equally, and by raising awareness, it seeks to reduce the stigma associated with fertility issues, increase empathy, and remove barriers to care for those affected, with the Governor requested to issue annual proclamations encouraging appropriate observances.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/AJR65 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/AJR/65_I1.HTM |
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