SJR 62 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Designates October of each year as "Menopause Awareness Month," October 11 of each year as "Perimenopause Day," and October 18 of each year as "Postmenopause Day" in New Jersey.

This joint resolution designates October as "Menopause Awareness Month," October 11 as "Perimenopause Day," and October 18 as "Postmenopause Day" in New Jersey. It is a symbolic gesture to raise public awareness about the natural biological stages of menopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause, aligning with global observances like those by the International Menopause Society. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging community recognition but creates no new laws, funding, or requirements. It directly affects all women in New Jersey experiencing these life stages by promoting education and reducing stigma around symptoms like hot flashes, mood changes, and health risks.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

May 2026

Senate Passage

May 2026

General Assembly Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action May 28, 2026

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What changed between versions

Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill → Introduced · 3 edits · Jan 13, 2026

MINOR

SJR 62 moved from its technical review stage to formal introduction in the 2026 session. The primary substantive change is the addition of a STATEMENT section at the end of the bill that explains the purpose and background of the designations (Menopause Awareness Month, Perimenopause Day, and Postmenopause Day). All other changes are procedural or formatting-related.

SCOPE

A new STATEMENT section was added providing explanatory context for the joint resolution. It describes what menopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause are, notes that these designations align with recognitions by the International Menopause Society and WHO, and states the aims: to raise awareness of symptoms, support women's health and well-being, promote management options, and combat stigma and misinformation.

TECHNICAL

The bill status changed from 'As reported by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee with technical review' to 'Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel,' reflecting the bill's progression through the legislative process.

The bill header changed from 'SJR62 TR' to 'SJR62', removing the technical review designation now that the bill has been formally introduced.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

May 28, 2026

Committee

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee

lower

May 28, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed by the Senate (36-0)

upper

Jan 13, 2026

Introduced

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

upper

2 primary · 0 co-sponsors