Establishes public awareness campaign concerning Period of PURPLE Crying program and shaken baby syndrome.
This New Jersey bill requires the state health and children's departments to create a public awareness campaign about infant crying patterns and shaken baby syndrome. The campaign will provide information in English and Spanish online and through community organizations like hospitals, clinics, and child care centers to help parents and caregivers understand the normal "Period of PURPLE Crying" (a phase of increased infant crying) and prevent abusive head trauma. It mandates a two-year report to the governor and legislature on the campaign's activities. The initiative aims to promote child safety by educating caregivers on infant development and prevention.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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Carmen Morales
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