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MS HB197
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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Designates June 19 (Juneteenth National Independence Day) as an official legal holiday in Mississippi, commemorating the 1865 announcement of freedom to enslaved people in Texas
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Clarifies that when any legal holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday (or another day fixed by Governor's proclamation) shall be observed as the legal holiday
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Adds Juneteenth to the existing list of Mississippi legal holidays, which includes New Year's Day, Robert E. Lee/MLK Day, Washington's Birthday, Confederate Memorial Day, National Memorial Day/Jefferson Davis' birthday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
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Allows municipalities and counties to substitute one legal holiday (except Robert E. Lee/MLK Day and Veterans' Day) with Mardi Gras Day or another day of their choosing
Legislative Description
Juneteenth National Independence Day; designate as a legal holiday in the State of Mississippi.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026