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MS HB852

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the last Monday of April as Civil Rights Memorial Day in Mississippi, adding it to the existing Confederate Memorial Day already observed on that date
  • Amends Section 3-3-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which governs legal state holidays
  • Civil Rights Memorial Day would be recognized as an official legal state holiday, meaning state offices and banks would be closed
  • Sponsored by Representative Banks and referred to the Rules Committee during the 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Description

Civil Rights Memorial Day; designate the last Monday of April as.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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