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MS HB526
Bill
Status
Failed
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steve Massengill
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AI Summary
- Designates June 12 as Women's Veterans' Day, a legal holiday in Mississippi, commemorating the Women's Armed Services Integration Act signed on June 12, 1948
- Adds Women's Veterans' Day to the list of legal holidays in Mississippi Code Section 3-3-7, alongside existing holidays such as Independence Day, Veterans' Day, and Christmas
- Recognizes women's military service since the American Revolution, noting approximately 400,000 women served in support positions during World War II with nearly 500 killed in enemy fire
- Acknowledges that women currently comprise about 20% of new military recruits, 16% of active duty personnel, and 19% of National Guard and Reserve Forces
- Acknowledges Mississippi's commitment to providing over 200,000 women veterans with healthcare and services through the Department of Veterans Affairs and State Veterans Affairs Board
Legislative Description
Women's Veterans' Day; designate as a legal holiday in the State of Mississippi.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules1/10/2025
Full Bill Text
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