Bill > HB1315

This bill adds Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and is observed on June 19th, as a new state holiday in Indiana. Specifically, the bill amends two sections of Indiana Code: first, by inserting Juneteenth into the list of legal holidays in IC 1-1-9-1, which means state offices and many businesses will recognize June 19th as an official holiday, and second, by adding Juneteenth to the list of legal holidays in IC 15-17-5-12, which pertains to meat and poultry inspection services provided by the state board. The bill includes standard provisions for holiday observance, such as that when a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be considered the legal holiday, and when it falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be the legal holiday. An emergency clause is also included, which means the bill will take effect immediately upon passage. This legislation officially recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth and ensures it receives the same legal holiday status as other important commemorative days in Indiana.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1315/details