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This bill designates three new state holidays in Missouri: Immigrant Heritage Month in June, Wrongful Conviction Day on October 2nd, and Freeman Bosley, Sr. Day on December 1st. For Immigrant Heritage Month, citizens are encouraged to participate in events that celebrate the contributions of immigrants and their children to the state's development and diversity. Wrongful Conviction Day aims to raise awareness about individuals who have been wrongly convicted of crimes they did not commit, highlighting the broader societal impacts of such miscarriages of justice. Freeman Bosley, Sr. Day honors a longtime St. Louis City politician who served for thirty years and was known for encouraging youth participation in government and public service. While these are not traditional paid holidays with time off work, they are symbolic designations intended to promote understanding, recognition, and community engagement around specific historical and social themes important to Missouri.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB252&year=2025&code=R