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MS HB1291

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carolyn Crawford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the second Monday in October as "Native American or Indigenous Peoples' Day" in Mississippi as a day of commemoration and recognition, not a legal holiday.

  • Recognizes Native American Indian heritage, culture, and history predating Christopher Columbus, and acknowledges American Indians and Alaskan Natives as sovereign nations.

  • Honors the contributions of Native Americans and Indigenous peoples to the Constitution, social enrichment, and foundation of the United States.

  • Effective July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Indigenous Peoples' Day; declare second Monday in October as a day of observance.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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