NC S583

Designates June 19 of each year as Juneteenth Observance Day in North Carolina by adding a new section to Chapter 103 of the General Statutes.

Recognizes Juneteenth as the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, marking June 19, 1865, when enslaved Americans were notified that slavery had ended.

Notes that Juneteenth is already recognized as a state holiday or day of observance in at least 43 states.

Repeals S.L. 2007-450 as part of this enactment.

Becomes effective upon passage into law.