Declares March of each year as "Blood Clot Awareness Month."
SJR 137 designates March each year as "Blood Clot Awareness Month" in New Jersey, aligning with the National Blood Clot Alliance's existing public health campaign. The resolution asks the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public awareness efforts focused on recognizing blood clot signs, symptoms, and prevention. It does not create new laws, funding, or direct obligations but aims to support statewide education about blood clots - dangerous conditions affecting up to 900,000 people annually and causing 60,000-100,000 deaths. This symbolic measure targets all New Jersey residents by promoting early recognition and medical consultation for blood clot risks.
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Introduced Oct 7, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Angela McKnight
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