Designates March 17 of each year as "Profound Autism Day."

SJR 164 designates March 17 each year as "Profound Autism Day" in New Jersey to raise awareness about people with profound autism and their caregivers. It does not create new policies or funding but requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation recognizing this day. The resolution highlights that people with profound autism often require 24/7 care, have severe intellectual disabilities or minimal communication abilities, and face higher rates of health challenges and exclusion from support programs, as noted in a 2023 CDC study showing 26.7% of autistic children in the U.S. have profound autism. This designation aims to foster inclusion for a group frequently marginalized in research and services.