New JerseyNew Jersey Assembly would recognize loneliness as a public health crisis
If adopted, Assembly members would call loneliness a public health crisis, citing its link to depression and other health problems.
What it does
If adopted, the Assembly would formally recognize loneliness as a public health crisis affecting New Jerseyans. A filed copy would go to the state health commissioner.
Argument forFormal recognition could draw the health commissioner's attention to loneliness and its link to depression.
Argument againstA statement alone might not reduce loneliness for people who need more chances to connect with others.
More detail
The Assembly would formally recognize loneliness as a public health crisis. The statement concerns the health of people throughout New Jersey. If adopted, the Senate secretary must send a filed copy of the resolution to the state health commissioner.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 17Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health CommitteeIntroduced
HealthcareMental Health