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New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Joint Resolution

AJR 57: Designates May of each year as "Foster Care Month" in New Jersey.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

AJR 57 is a joint resolution introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Designates May of each year as "Foster Care Month" in New Jersey. Primary sponsor: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Tennille McCoy (Democratic), Annette Quijano (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Verlina Reynolds-JacksonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse15
Tennille McCoyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse14
Annette QuijanoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse20

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source