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AJR 181

Designates May of each year as "Mothers' Grief Awareness Month."

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Melinda Kane

Designates May as Mothers' Grief Awareness Month to raise public awareness and provide informational resources for mothers who have lost a child.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee
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Bill Summary · AJR 181

Summary of AJR 181 (Session 222) – New Jersey

What the bill does

AJR 181 designates May of each year as "Mothers' Grief Awareness Month" in the State of New Jersey. The resolution calls for public recognition and awareness regarding the unique grief experienced by mothers who have lost a child, with the aim of fostering understanding, compassion, and supportive resources.

Purpose and intent

  • Aims to acknowledge and honor the emotional impact of maternal bereavement.
  • Seeks to raise public awareness about mothers’ grief and the need for supportive services and resources.
  • Encourages schools, organizations, and the public to observe and participate in activities that promote understanding and assistance for grieving mothers.

Key provisions and changes

  • Official designation: May is annually designated as "Mothers' Grief Awareness Month" in New Jersey.
  • Public recognition: The bill instructs appropriate state entities to acknowledge the designation, which may include proclamations, participation in awareness activities, and dissemination of information regarding resources for bereaved mothers.
  • Scope of activities: While not imposing new statutory requirements on private entities, it encourages education, outreach, and community programs that address maternal grief.

Who is affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Mothers who have experienced the loss of a child, and their families, through heightened awareness and access to supportive resources.
  • Indirectly affected: Schools, healthcare providers, social service agencies, faith-based organizations, community groups, and state agencies that may engage in awareness activities or provide informational materials during May.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Since this is a concurrent or joint resolution designating a month, it does not create new funding, regulatory requirements, or administrative programs by itself.
  • Implementation typically involves: designation through state records, potential proclamations by state officials, and coordination with public awareness campaigns during May.
  • No citation of specific dates beyond the annual designation of May; does not appear to establish ongoing statutory programs, grants, or mandates.

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: Assembly member (noted as representative) with Co-sponsor: Melinda Kane.

Practical notes for readers

  • The designation is largely symbolic and educational, focusing on awareness rather than creating new state services or mandates.
  • Communities and organizations may choose to observe the month through events, support groups, and dissemination of resources related to grieving mothers.

If you’d like, I can compare AJR 181 to similar resolutions in other states or provide a brief outline of typical activities organizations undertake during designated awareness months.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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