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PA HB299

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Perry Stambaugh

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates March 4 as Charter Day in Pennsylvania, commemorating William Penn's receipt of the Charter Contract from King Charles II in 1681

  • Designates June 14 as Flag Day, marking the adoption of the U.S. flag by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777

  • Designates September 17 as Constitution Day, recognizing the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787

  • Explicitly states employers are not required to treat these designated days as legal holidays or provide paid leave to employees

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Providing for the annual designation and holiday observance of March 4 as Charter Day, June 14 as Flag Day and September 17 as Constitution Day in this Commonwealth.

Last Action

Referred to State Government

1/23/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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