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CT HB05557
CT HB05557An Act Designating A Certain Day Of Each Year For Celebration Of Diwali, The Festival Of Lights.
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Introduced
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
In Committee
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To designate the fifteenth day of the month of Kartik in the Hindu lunar calendar of each year as Diwali.
AI Summary
This bill aims to formally recognize Diwali, a significant Hindu festival also known as the Festival of Lights, by officially designating the fifteenth day of Kartik (a month in the Hindu lunar calendar) as Diwali each year. By amending section 10-29a of the general statutes, the bill seeks to provide official acknowledgment of this important cultural celebration. Diwali is a major holiday for Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains, typically celebrated with lights, fireworks, family gatherings, and festive meals. The bill's purpose is to formally recognize the cultural significance of this holiday and provide an opportunity for broader community understanding and appreciation of this traditional festival. While the bill does not create a public holiday or mandate time off work, it serves to officially recognize and honor the cultural importance of Diwali for Hindu and other communities who celebrate this meaningful event.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (56)
Savet Constantine (D)*,
Josh Elliott (D)*,
Kate Farrar (D)*,
Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox (D)*,
Jonathan Jacobson (D)*,
Corey Paris (D)*,
Kadeem Roberts (D)*,
Manny Sanchez (D)*,
Hilda Santiago (D)*,
Gary Turco (D)*,
Saud Anwar (D),
Hector Arzeno (D),
Jill Barry (D),
Kai Belton (D),
Aimee Berger-Girvalo (D),
Patrick Biggins (D),
Paul Cicarella (R),
Christine Cohen (D),
Eilish Collins Main (D),
Robin Comey (D),
Katherine Courpas (R),
Lucy Dathan (D),
Tom Delnicki (R),
Mike Demicco (D),
Pat Dillon (D),
Tammy Exum (D),
Jaime Foster (D),
Jane Garibay (D),
Jillian Gilchrest (D),
Joe Gresko (D),
William Heffernan (D),
Paul Honig (D),
Anne Hughes (D),
Dominique Johnson (D),
Eleni Kavros DeGraw (D),
Sarah Keitt (D),
Julie Kushner (D),
Jenn Leeper (D),
Matt Lesser (D),
Martin Looney (D),
Ceci Maher (D),
Tracy Marra (R),
Nicholas Menapace (D),
Amy Morrin Bello (D),
Anthony Nolan (D),
Cara Pavalock-D'Amato (R),
M.D. Rahman (D),
Dave Rutigliano (R),
Rob Sampson (R),
Jimmy Sánchez (D),
Kaitlyn Shake (D),
Michael Shannon (D),
Travis Simms (D),
Derek Slap (D),
Frank Smith (D),
Kerry Wood (D),
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections (on 01/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05557&which_year=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-05557-R00-HB.PDF |
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