Mississippi HB197 would designate Juneteenth National Independence Day as a legal holiday in Mississippi.
Mississippi HB197 proposes to amend the Mississippi Code to designate Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19, as a legal holiday in the state. The bill recognizes Juneteenth as a significant milestone in U.S. history, marking the end of slavery. If enacted, the bill would align Mississippi with 47 other states and the District of Columbia that have already recognized Juneteenth as a public holiday. The bill also includes provisions for observing holidays that fall on weekends.
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