New JerseyNew Jersey would recognize October each year for bullying prevention
October would become New Jersey’s Bullying Prevention Month, with the governor asked to encourage public activities that help people recognize and prevent bullying.
What it does
New Jersey would name October as Bullying Prevention Month each year. The governor would be asked to encourage officials and residents to observe it with activities and programs.
Argument forAn annual observance could help residents recognize bullying and learn ways to prevent it through public activities and programs.
Argument againstThe observance might see uneven participation because the governor would only be asked to encourage officials and residents to take part.
More detail
New Jersey would designate October each year as Bullying Prevention Month. The observance would address bullying among people of all ages in different settings. The governor would be asked, but not required, to issue a yearly proclamation encouraging public officials and residents to observe the month with activities and programs. The resolution would take effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 29Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education CommitteeLatest
- Oct 22Passed by the Senate (39-0)Passed 1st Chamber
- Oct 1Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd ReadingMinor
- Jan 13Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education CommitteeIntroduced
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