New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 10 R cosponsors

AR 159 — Acknowledges historical lynchings of Sicilians in New Orleans and recognizes Italian-American Heritage Month.

Last action — INT 1RA REF ASL

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed General Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced October 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill acknowledges historical lynchings of Sicilians in New Orleans and recognizes Italian-American Heritage Month.

This bill acknowledges the historical lynchings of Sicilians in New Orleans. It also recognizes October as Italian-American Heritage Month.

Summary

Italian-American Heritage Mo-recognize, concerns hist lynchings of Sicilians

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Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF ASL

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2 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (109)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AR 159 do?
Italian-American Heritage Mo-recognize, concerns hist lynchings of Sicilians
Who sponsors AR 159?
AR 159 is sponsored by Azzariti Jr., John V., Fantasia, Dawn (Republican), DePhillips, Christopher P. (Republican), Sauickie, Alex (Republican), DiMaio, John (Republican), Barlas, Al (Republican), Inganamort, Michael (Republican), Auth, Robert (Republican), McGuckin, Gregory P. (Republican), Flynn, Victoria A. (Republican), and Kanitra, Paul (Republican).
What is the current status of AR 159?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced October 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track AR 159?
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