Declares racism a public health crisis in New Jersey.

This resolution (AR 160) declares racism a public health crisis in New Jersey. It does not create new laws or programs but formally recognizes systemic racism as a driver of health inequities, citing statistics like Black New Jerseyans facing higher rates of heart disease, maternal mortality, and police violence compared to white residents. The resolution directs copies to the State Health Commissioner and Attorney General for awareness. It is a symbolic declaration aligning with positions from major medical associations, emphasizing racism’s documented impact on health outcomes rather than implementing policy changes.