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MS HB1174

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carolyn Crawford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Declares the second Monday in October as "Native American or Indigenous Peoples' Day" in Mississippi, coinciding with the federal Columbus Day date
  • Designates the day for recognition and observation only, not as a legal holiday with time off for state employees
  • Honors Native American Indian heritage and acknowledges indigenous peoples as the first inhabitants of the country, with history predating Christopher Columbus's voyage
  • Recognizes American Indians and Alaskan Natives as contemporary sovereign nations that contributed to the U.S. Constitution and American way of life
  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 3-3-7 with an effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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