AJR 35 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Designates August of each year as "Civility Month."

AJR 35 designates August each year as "Civility Month" in New Jersey. It does not create new laws or affect specific groups; instead, it requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging residents and officials to observe the month through activities promoting respectful discourse. The resolution cites studies showing widespread public concern about declining civility in political and social interactions, linking incivility to issues like cyberbullying and reduced community engagement. Its sole mechanism is the symbolic designation of August to raise awareness and encourage civil behavior, with no binding requirements or policy changes.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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