Mississippi HB846 proposes to designate Juneteenth as a legal holiday in the state.
Mississippi HB846 seeks to amend the Mississippi Code to designate June 19, Juneteenth, as a legal holiday in the state. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, marking the day in 1865 when enslaved individuals in Texas learned of their freedom. The bill aims to recognize this significant historical event and align Mississippi with other states and the federal government in honoring Juneteenth. The act would add Juneteenth to the list of legal holidays in Mississippi, providing an official day of recognition and observance.
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