New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
AJR 46: Designates first week of May of each year as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week."
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
AJR 46 is a joint resolution introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Designates first week of May of each year as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week.". Primary sponsor: Ellen Park (Democratic), Gabe Rodriguez (Democratic), Shanique Speight (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Park | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Gabe Rodriguez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Shanique Speight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Mitchelle Drulis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Bailey, David, Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Anthony Verrelli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee