New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
AJR 139: Designates month of September each year as "Deaf Awareness Month" in New Jersey. *
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Plain-language summary
AJR 139 is a joint resolution introduced in the New Jersey House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Designates month of September each year as "Deaf Awareness Month" in New Jersey. *. Primary sponsor: Carol Murphy (Democratic), Donlon, Margie, M.D., Anthony Verrelli (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 28, 2026): Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Murphy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Anthony Verrelli | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Annette Quijano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
- Passed by the Assembly (74-0-0)
- Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee