SENATE HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 30

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  MARCH 16, 2026

      The Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee reports favorably Senate Joint Resolution No. 30.

      This joint resolution designates October of each year as “Eczema Awareness Month” in New Jersey and calls upon the Governor to issue an annual proclamation and call upon public officials and the citizens of the State to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs.

      Eczema describes a group of skin conditions that is estimated to affect more than 32 million people nationwide.  The goal in declaring October of each year to be “Eczema Awareness Month” is to increase public awareness about eczema, generate a greater understanding of the condition, and foster a greater sense of community and shared purpose among individuals living with eczema and the general public.

      This bill was pre-filed for introduction for the 2026-2027 session pending technical review.  As reported, the bill includes the changes required by technical review, which has been performed.