Bill > H3124

This bill proposes to designate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, as a legal holiday in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Amending the General Laws to add Diwali to the list of legal holidays observed in the state. 2. Requiring the state secretary to annually publish the date on which Diwali will be observed, based on the date of the new moon during the Hindu month of Kartik. 3. Updating various sections of the law to include Diwali alongside other recognized holidays, such as July Fourth and Labor Day, in terms of business and commerce regulations. The overall purpose of the bill is to officially recognize and celebrate the Diwali holiday in Massachusetts, providing state-level acknowledgment and accommodation for this important cultural and religious observance.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3124