H3178

Establish Junteenth as a State holiday

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Establishes Juneteenth as a state holiday in South Carolina.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to include Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, as a state legal holiday. The bill modifies Section 53-5-10 to list Juneteenth alongside other recognized holidays. This change ensures that Juneteenth is observed as a state holiday, aligning with its significance in commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.

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Ways and Means Committee
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History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

Dec 5, 2024

House

Prefiled