Mississippi HB1343 would designate Juneteenth as a legal holiday in Mississippi.
Mississippi HB1343 would amend the Mississippi Code to designate June 19th, Juneteenth, as a legal holiday in the state. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas. The bill specifies that Juneteenth would be a legal holiday, similar to other recognized holidays in the state. The act would take effect immediately upon passage.
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