Designates the third week of September of each year as "Forensic Science Week" in New Jersey.

AJR127

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION

No. 127

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

222nd LEGISLATURE

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INTRODUCED FEBRUARY 19, 2026

Sponsored by:

Assemblywoman� CAROL A. MURPHY

District 7 (Burlington)

SYNOPSIS

���� Designates the third week of September of each year
as �Forensic Science Week� in New Jersey.

CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT

���� As introduced.

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A Joint
Resolution
designating the third week of
September of each year as �Forensic Science Week� in New Jersey.

Whereas,

Forensic scientists play a critical role in the justice system by conducting
investigations and analyzing evidence that may become relevant to court cases;
and

Whereas,

Forensic science is a wide-reaching field that includes several sub-disciplines,
such as crime scene investigation, biology and DNA studies, anthropology,
pathology, trace evidence, sexual assault reform, toxicology, seized drugs and
laboratory operations; and

Whereas,

Forensic science allows the authorities to narrow down���

��� and positively identify a
criminal suspect, determine when and

��� how a crime occurred, and
identify victims� bodies; and

Whereas,

Forensic scientists use evidence-based methodologies to

��� determine crime victims� causes
of death and identify murder��

��� weapons; and

Whereas,

New technologies and methodologies are changing the way investigations and
trials are conducted in the New Jersey criminal justice system; and

Whereas,

The collaborative effort between science and law enforcement will help
safeguard integrity and fairness in the criminal justice system; and

Whereas,

National Forensic Science Week occurs in the month of September to recognize
the contribution that forensic science makes to criminal justice and encourage
the collaborative effort of the two; and

Whereas,

This national celebration is a time to recognize the important role that proper
forensic science plays in the investigation of crimes across the country, such
as the exoneration of innocent people and bringing perpetrators to justice; and

Whereas,

The State of New Jersey should recognize the contribution that forensic science
makes to the criminal justice system and honor its forensic scientists; now,
therefore,

����
Be It
Resolved
by the Senate and General Assembly of
the State of New Jersey:

���� 1.��� The third week of
September of each year is designated as �Forensic Science Week� in New Jersey.

���� 2.��� The Governor is respectfully
requested to annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials,
private organizations, and all citizens of this State to observe �Forensic
Science Week� with appropriate awareness activities and programs.

���� 3.��� This joint resolution
shall take effect immediately.

STATEMENT

���� This joint resolution
designates the third week of September of each year as �Forensic Science Week�
in New Jersey.

���� Forensic scientists play a
critical role in the justice system by conducting investigations and examining evidence
that may become relevant to court cases. Forensic science is a wide-reaching
field that includes sub-disciplines, such as crime scene investigation, biology
and DNA studies, anthropology, pathology, toxicology and laboratory operations.
New technologies and methodologies are changing the way investigations and
trials are conducted in the New Jersey criminal justice system. Forensic
science allows the authorities to narrow down and identify criminal suspects,
determine when and how a crime occurred, identify victims� bodies, determine
victims� cause of death and identify murder weapons. National Forensic Science
Week takes place in September to recognize the contribution that forensic
science makes to criminal justice and encourage the collaborative effort of the
two. The State of New Jersey should recognize the contribution that forensic
science makes to the justice system and honor its forensic scientists.�