Bill > HB363

This bill officially recognizes four important religious holidays in Pennsylvania: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha. The bill provides specific designations for these holidays based on their respective religious calendars, with Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur from the Jewish tradition, and Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha from the Islamic tradition. The legislative findings highlight the significance of these holidays, noting that Rosh Hashanah marks the Jewish New Year, Yom Kippur is the holiest day in Judaism, Eid al-Fitr commemorates the end of Ramadan, and Eid al-Adha is a major Islamic holiday of sacrifice and service. While the bill officially recognizes these dates, it explicitly states that employers are not required to treat these days as legal holidays or provide paid leave to employees solely because of this designation. The bill emphasizes Pennsylvania's commitment to religious freedom and tolerance by officially acknowledging these important religious observances. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=363