New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey SJR57: Bullying Prevention Month-designates October of each year
Status: Passed one chamber, October 29, 2026
Designates October of each year as "Bullying Prevention Month."
What the bill says
A Joint Resolution designating the month of October of each year as Bullying Prevention Month in New Jersey.
From the introduced text, October 1, 2026:
A Joint Resolution designating the month of October of each year as Bullying Prevention Month in New Jersey. Whereas, Bullying is a type of aggressive conduct in which a person intentionally causes someone else discomfort or harm, and can be carried out in verbal and physical forms or through more indirect means such as social media; and Whereas, More than one out of every five American students report that they have been bullied, with approximately five to 15 percent of students chronic victims of bullies and seven to 12 percent of students the chronic bullies; and Whereas, Students who are bullied are at a greater risk of sleeping difficulties, anxiety, depression, strained relationships with friends and family, and, in some cases, suicidal thoughts; and Whereas, A bully tends to be easily angered, act aggressively towards adults, show minimal empathy towards students who they or others victimize, and needs to dominate other individuals; and Whereas, Children need to understand certain actions and behaviors are hurtful and be reminded that there may be legal consequences as a result of bullying another person; and Whereas, Parents and school staff are encouraged to intervene if they see bullying occur, including telling students who are bullying to stop, documenting the type of behavior they witnessed, and providing a support network for bullying victims; and Whereas, …
Sponsors
- Britnee N. Timberlake (D, 34) · primary sponsor
- Angela V. McKnight (D, 31) · primary sponsor
- Kristin M. Corrado (R, 40)
- Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. (D, 18)
Latest actions
- : R/A REF AED
- : PS (39-0)
- : REP 2RS
- : INT 1RS REF SED
Votes
- 3RDG FINAL PASSAGE - Bullying Prevention Month-designates October of each year (October 22, 2026): 39 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Education Committee: Reported favorably (October 1, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: EDUCATION, COMMEMORATIONS
Common questions
- What is SJR57?
- SJR57 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Bullying Prevention Month-designates October of each year.
- What does SJR57 do?
- In its own words: A Joint Resolution designating the month of October of each year as Bullying Prevention Month in New Jersey.
- What is the status of SJR57?
- Passed one chamber as of October 29, 2026. Latest action: R/A REF AED (October 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored SJR57?
- Britnee N. Timberlake (D, 34), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SJR57?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SJR57
Source: official New Jersey record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.