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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This joint resolution designates June of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Month" in New Jersey. Firearm violence is an epidemic in the United States and has a negative effect on society. According to 2019 CDC data, almost 40,000 people in the United States died from firearm-related injury. Americans are more likely than those in other developed countries to be murdered as the result of firearm violence. Firearm violence is the leading cause of death of women in United States instances of domestic violence and adversely affects children as well. Firearm violence has a devastating effect on communities within the United States, for instance, in the form of increased healthcare costs, increased criminal justice costs, increased costs to employers, and lost wages of gunshot victims. Communities can also experience lowered property values, neighborhood flight due to safety concerns, and lost business opportunities due to crimes committed by individuals with firearms.
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates June of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Month" in New Jersey, acknowledging that firearm violence is a significant problem in the United States, leading to numerous deaths annually, including a disproportionate number of homicides and suicides, and is the leading cause of death for women in domestic violence situations and a major cause of death for children. The resolution highlights the widespread negative impact of gun violence on communities, citing increased healthcare and criminal justice costs, lost wages, decreased property values, and reduced business opportunities, and encourages public officials and citizens to observe this month with awareness activities and programs to honor victims and survivors.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/AJR130 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/AJR/130_I1.HTM |
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