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CT SB00350
Bill
Status
5/27/2022
Primary Sponsor
Government Administration and Elections Committee
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AI Summary
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Establishes June 19th as Juneteenth Independence Day, a legal holiday in Connecticut effective October 1, 2022.
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Adds Juneteenth Independence Day to the list of annual legal holidays, which includes New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Independence Day, and Christmas.
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When Juneteenth falls on a Sunday, the following Monday becomes the legal holiday; when it falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday becomes the legal holiday.
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Local and regional school boards may close public schools on Juneteenth or hold sessions with suitable nonsectarian educational programs in observance of the holiday.
Legislative Description
An Act Establishing Juneteenth Independence Day As A Legal Holiday.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
5/27/2022