New JerseyNew Jersey would name September each year Sepsis Awareness Month
New Jersey would recognize September each year to raise awareness of sepsis, a life-threatening response to infection, and encourage people to seek medical care.
What it does
September would become “Sepsis Awareness Month” in New Jersey each year. The governor would be asked to encourage residents and public officials to mark it with activities and programs.
Argument forAnnual recognition could help residents learn about sepsis and seek medical care sooner when this dangerous response to infection occurs.
Argument againstAn awareness month could draw attention without ensuring that people with sepsis receive faster diagnosis or treatment.
More detail
New Jersey would name September “Sepsis Awareness Month” each year. The designation would apply statewide to raise awareness of sepsis, a life-threatening response to infection. The governor would be asked, rather than required, to issue a yearly proclamation encouraging public officials and residents to hold activities and programs. The resolution would take effect immediately if enacted.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 22Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health CommitteeIntroduced
Healthcare