New JerseyNew Jersey would designate September as Deaf Awareness Month
If adopted, the resolution would designate September each year as Deaf Awareness Month across New Jersey to celebrate Deaf culture and raise public awareness.
What it does
New Jersey would recognize September as Deaf Awareness Month each year to celebrate Deaf culture and raise public awareness of issues affecting people who are deaf.
Argument forAnnual recognition could help residents learn about Deaf culture and sign language, and challenge misconceptions about people who are deaf.
Argument againstA yearly designation and requested activities might raise awareness without directly improving access to education, information, or services for people who are deaf.
More detail
If adopted, the resolution would designate September each year as Deaf Awareness Month in New Jersey. The designation would apply statewide each September. The resolution would take effect immediately if adopted, and the designation would apply each September.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 28Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens CommitteeLatest
- Sep 24Passed by the Assembly (74-0-0)Passed 1st Chamber
- Jun 18Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd ReadingMinor
- Feb 19Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health CommitteeIntroduced
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