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NJ AR91
NJ AR91Declares week of September 22 through September 28, 2024 as "Diaper Need Awareness Week."
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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 resolution declares the week of September 22 through September 28, 2024 as "Diaper Need Awareness Week" in New Jersey. Diaper Need is defined as the condition of not having a sufficient supply of clean diapers to ensure that infants and toddlers are clean, healthy, and dry. National surveys report that one in three mothers experience Diaper Need at some time while their children are less than three years of age, and forty-eight percent of families delay changing a diaper to extend their supply. Diaper Need can adversely affect the health and welfare of infants, toddlers, and their families, and can deny children eligibility for childcare and early education programs. The resolution urges governmental agencies in this State to observe "Diaper Need Awareness Week" by organizing diaper drives, and requests the Governor to issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe "Diaper Need Awareness Week" with appropriate activities and programs.
AI Summary
This resolution declares the week of September 22 through September 28, 2024, as "Diaper Need Awareness Week" in New Jersey to raise public awareness about the lack of sufficient clean diapers for infants and toddlers, a condition known as Diaper Need, which can negatively impact a child's health and a family's ability to access childcare and early education programs because diapers are often a requirement for enrollment and cannot be purchased with programs like food stamps. The resolution urges state governmental agencies to organize diaper drives during this week and requests the Governor to issue a proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to participate in activities and programs that support efforts to alleviate Diaper Need.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services 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/AR91 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/AR/91_I1.HTM |
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