New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

SJR 158 — Designates month of September each year as "Deaf Awareness Month" in New Jersey.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SHH

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed General Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Designates September as 'Deaf Awareness Month' in New Jersey.

This bill establishes September as a month to promote awareness of deafness in New Jersey. It aims to increase understanding and support for the deaf community.

Summary

Deaf Awareness Month/Deaf Awareness Week-desig. Sept. & last full week of Sept.

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html October 02, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SHH

Sponsors

  • Latham Tiver · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Tiver, Latham

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SJR 158 do?
Deaf Awareness Month/Deaf Awareness Week-desig. Sept. & last full week of Sept.
Who sponsors SJR 158?
SJR 158 is sponsored by Tiver, Latham.
What is the current status of SJR 158?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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