Bill > HB434

This bill amends Section 3-3-7 of the Mississippi Code to add June 19 as "Juneteenth Freedom Day", a day of commemoration and recognition but not a legal holiday. Specifically, the bill establishes Juneteenth as a day to honor the historical moment on June 19, 1865, when former slaves of African descent received communication that slavery had ended in America. The bill emphasizes that Juneteenth will be a day to celebrate the ideals of liberty and justice for all citizens, but will not result in any additional state expenses or be considered a legal holiday (meaning government offices and businesses would not be required to close). The bill also makes some minor technical amendments to the existing statute, such as renumbering subsequent sections and reformatting the list of legal holidays. The legislation will take effect immediately upon its passage, allowing for immediate recognition of Juneteenth as a day of commemoration in Mississippi.

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0434.xml