STATE OF NEW JERSEY
222nd LEGISLATURE
PRE-FILED FOR INTRODUCTION IN THE 2026 SESSION
Sponsored by:
Senator RAJ MUKHERJI
District 32 (Hudson)
Senator VIN GOPAL
District 11 (Monmouth)
Co-Sponsored by:
Senators McKnight, Diegnan, Greenstein and Ruiz
SYNOPSIS
Establishes "LGBTQIA+ Pride Month" in New Jersey.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As reported by the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee with technical review.
An Act establishing LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in New Jersey and supplementing Title 36 of the Revised Statutes.
Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. The month of June of each year is designated as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in the State of New Jersey to recognize all members of the LGBTQIA+ community, including, but not limited to, those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, nonbinary, and any other gender identity or sexual orientation that letters and words cannot yet fully describe.
2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of the State to observe LGBTQIA+ Pride Month with appropriate activities and programs.
3. This act shall take effect immediately.