Mississippi HB276 would designate Juneteenth as a legal holiday in the state.
Mississippi HB276 amends the Mississippi Code to designate Juneteenth, June 19th, as a legal holiday in the state. This bill seeks to recognize the historical significance of Juneteenth, which marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. The bill specifies that Juneteenth will be observed as a legal holiday, providing state employees with a day off and allowing municipalities and counties to declare it as a legal holiday. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.
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