SJR 42 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Designates June of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Month."

SJR 42 designates June of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Month" in New Jersey. The bill requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials, organizations, and citizens to observe the month with awareness activities. It is a symbolic resolution with no new funding, regulations, or policy changes - merely commemorating the issue through designated observance. The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 13, 2026, and referred to committee.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Jan 2026

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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026

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Jan 13, 2026

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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

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