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This bill amends the Mississippi Code to add June 19, known as Juneteenth Freedom Day, to the list of commemorative days in the state. Specifically, the bill declares June 19 as a day of recognition to commemorate the date in 1865 when former slaves of African descent received communication that slavery had ended in the United States, and as a celebration of liberty and justice for all citizens. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that Juneteenth Freedom Day is not a legal holiday and does not authorize any state or local governmental entity to treat it as such, meaning there will be no additional state expenses or mandatory time off associated with the day. The bill also makes some minor technical changes to the existing law, such as clarifying how holidays are observed when they fall on a weekend and renumbering some sections of the existing statute. The amendment is part of a broader section of the Mississippi Code that lists various days of recognition and commemorative days, including other non-legal holiday observances like Elvis Presley Day and Hernando de Soto Day.

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