AJR16

Designates March 16 as "Paws Healing Heroes Day" in New Jersey.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Designates March 16 as "Paws Healing Heroes Day" in New Jersey to recognize service dogs' role in assisting veterans.

This bill designates March 16 as "Paws Healing Heroes Day" in New Jersey to honor service dogs that assist veterans with conditions like PTSD, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma, and seizure disorder. It highlights the significant role these dogs play in veterans' lives and the challenges faced by non-profit organizations that train them. The resolution also requests the Governor to issue a proclamation annually, encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs.

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Where it stands

Current
Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
Next
Committee decision

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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee