New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey SJR30: Eczema Awareness Month-designates October of each year
Status: Passed one chamber, March 23, 2026
Designates October of each year as "Eczema Awareness Month" in New Jersey.
What the bill says
A Joint Resolution designating October of each year as Eczema Awareness Month in New Jersey.
From the introduced text, January 13, 2026:
A Joint Resolution designating October of each year as Eczema Awareness Month in New Jersey. Whereas, Eczema is the name for a group of conditions that cause the skin to become red, itchy, and inflamed; and Whereas, Although the symptoms of eczema are typically mild, nearly half of those with the condition experience more severe symptoms, including dry, sensitive, rough, leathery, or scaly patches of skin; severe itching; and blistering, weeping, peeling, oozing, or crusting; and Whereas, Eczema can appear anywhere on the body. The triggers for an eczema flare up can vary from person to person, and may include stress, sweat, obesity, soaps, detergents, and allergies to dust, pollen, or food; and Whereas, People with eczema may develop other conditions, including hay fever and asthma, chronic itchy or scaly skin, infections, other forms of dermatitis, sleep loss, depression, and hypertension; and Whereas, Eczema frequently first appears in childhood, but can also appear at any other time of life, and childhood symptoms may persist into adolescence and adulthood. The condition is often characterized by long asymptomatic periods punctuated by periodic flare ups; and Whereas, The exact causes of eczema are not known, although research suggests that the condition is linked to a combination of genetic and environmental triggers; and Whereas, Eczema affects over 32 million Americans, with a national prevalence …
Sponsors
- Joseph Pennacchio (R, 26) · primary sponsor
- Renee C. Burgess (D, 28) · primary sponsor
- Angela V. McKnight (D, 31)
Latest actions
- : R/A REF AHE
- : PS (38-0)
- : REP 2RS
- : INT 1RS REF SHH
Votes
- 3RDG FINAL PASSAGE - Eczema Awareness Month-designates October of each year (March 23, 2026): 38 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee: Reported favorably (March 16, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: COMMEMORATIONS, HEALTH - DISEASE
Common questions
- What is SJR30?
- SJR30 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Eczema Awareness Month-designates October of each year.
- What does SJR30 do?
- In its own words: A Joint Resolution designating October of each year as Eczema Awareness Month in New Jersey.
- What is the status of SJR30?
- Passed one chamber as of March 23, 2026. Latest action: R/A REF AHE (March 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored SJR30?
- Joseph Pennacchio (R, 26), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SJR30?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SJR30
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