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SJR 116

Designates second week of November of each year as "Urinary Incontinence Awareness Week" in New Jersey.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Angela McKnight

New Jersey designates the second week of November annually as "Urinary Incontinence Awareness Week" to reduce stigma and encourage medical consultation.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Bill Summary · SJR 116

Legislative bill overview

SJR 116 designates the second week of November each year as "Urinary Incontinence Awareness Week" in New Jersey. The bill is a symbolic resolution that raises public awareness about urinary incontinence, a medical condition affecting millions of Americans, particularly older adults and women.

Why is this important

Urinary incontinence remains a stigmatized condition that many people avoid discussing with healthcare providers, leading to underdiagnosis and untreated suffering. A designated awareness week can encourage public education, reduce stigma, and prompt individuals experiencing symptoms to seek medical care and treatment options that are often effective and available.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation concerns: Critics may question whether designating awareness weeks is an effective use of legislative time and resources compared to direct funding for incontinence research or treatment programs
  • Scope and precedent: Some may argue this opens the door to numerous similar awareness designations, potentially diluting their significance or burdening the legislative calendar
  • Limited practical impact: Opponents might contend that symbolic resolutions lack enforcement mechanisms and measurable outcomes compared to substantive policy or funding legislation

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

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