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NJ A4645

NJ A4645
Changes date of "Juneteenth Day" in NJ to June 19 of each year.


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Introduced
06/25/2024
In Committee
06/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill establishes that the "Juneteenth Day" holiday will be observed on June 19 of each year in New Jersey. Under current law, "Juneteenth Day" is observed on the third Friday of June each year in New Jersey. This change will allow the State holiday to correspond to the federal "Juneteenth National Independence Day" holiday.

AI Summary

This bill establishes that the "Juneteenth Day" holiday will be observed on June 19 of each year in New Jersey, rather than the third Friday of June as under current law. This change will align the State holiday with the federal "Juneteenth National Independence Day" holiday. The bill also specifies that February 12, known as Lincoln's Birthday, shall not be considered a public holiday for the purposes of conducting State government business.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 06/25/2024)

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