AJR47

Designates Saturday before Thanksgiving Day as "National Adoption Day" and designates November as "National Adoption Month" in New Jersey.

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Designates the Saturday before Thanksgiving Day as "National Adoption Day" and November as "National Adoption Month" in New Jersey.

This joint resolution designates the Saturday before Thanksgiving Day as "National Adoption Day" and the month of November as "National Adoption Month" in New Jersey. The resolution aims to raise public awareness of adoption services and the foster care system, educate prospective parents about adoption options, and celebrate finalized adoptions. It requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation and encourages public officials and citizens to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs. The resolution takes effect immediately.

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Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Not Voting

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Calendar

Dec 4, 2025

2:00 PM

Assembly State and Local Government Hearing

History

Jan 12

Senate

Approved P.L.2025, JR-16.

Dec 22, 2025

Senate

Substituted for SJR13 (1R)

Dec 22, 2025

Senate

Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (37-0)