Designates February 22 of each year as "Peter Still Day" in New Jersey.
This bill designates February 22 as 'Peter Still Day' in New Jersey to honor Peter Still, a formerly enslaved man who lived in Burlington County. The resolution requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance of the day through events and activities. It does not change laws or allocate funding, but instead serves as a commemorative measure to recognize Still's life and contributions to the abolitionist movement.
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Introduced May 21, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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Troy Singleton
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