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MS HB537

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bryant Clark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates June 19th (Juneteenth) as a legal holiday in Mississippi by amending Section 3-3-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972
  • Adds Juneteenth to the list of official state legal holidays alongside New Year's Day, Independence Day, Christmas Day, and others
  • If Juneteenth falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as the legal holiday
  • Municipalities and counties may still substitute Juneteenth with Mardi Gras Day or another day of their choosing, consistent with existing provisions for other holidays (except MLK/Lee Day and Veterans' Day)
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Juneteenth; 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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