AJR50

Designates August 27 of each year as "Billy Cray Day."

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Designates August 27 as "Billy Cray Day" to raise awareness about abuse and neglect in congregate settings.

This bill designates August 27 of each year as "Billy Cray Day" in New Jersey. The day is meant to bring awareness to abuse, neglect, and exploitation in congregate settings and to protect the safety of residents. The designation honors Billy Cray, a man with developmental disabilities who died in a congregate setting on August 27, 2017. The Governor is requested to issue a proclamation annually recognizing this day.

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Current
Aging and Human Services Committee
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Committee decision

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee