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Introduced Session

This resolution designates the month of August as "Civility Month" in New Jersey. For approximately a decade "Civility Month" has been celebrated by various organizations across the country during the month of August as a way to spread awareness about the need for good manners, respect, and consideration for others. In recent years, American political and social discourse has been fraught with discourtesy and a lack of interest in finding common ground during disagreements. "Civility," meaning courtesy or politeness, allows people to disagree without disrespect, and would greatly enhance social relations among Americans, as well as improve political leaders' abilities to govern. Recent studies indicate that a vast majority of Americans consider incivility to be a growing problem in the United States and many blame social media, the internet, and politicians as key sources of the erosion of civility in our society. Most Americans have reported experiencing incivility online or in public spaces and believe incivility leads to cyber-bullying, harassment, violence, intimidation, discrimination, intolerance, isolation, lack of safety, and less community engagement. The majority of Americans also believe that civility benefits society by easing tension and conflict and allowing politicians to find common ground to solve problems. Designating the month of August of each year as "Civility Month" will increase awareness of the problems incivility causes and promote civil discourse and behavior across the State.

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Carol Murphy (D)*, 

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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