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MS HB275
MS HB275Legal holidays; increase number of days counties and municipalities may declare as in lieu of certain other holidays.
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Number Of Days From One To Two That The Board Of Supervisors Of Any County And The Governing Authorities Of Any Municipality May Declare As A Legal Holiday In Lieu Of Certain Other Legal Holidays; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi Code of 1972, Section 3-3-7, to allow county and municipal governing authorities to declare up to two additional days as legal holidays each year, in lieu of one of the existing legal holidays, with the exception of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday and Veterans' Day. This change increases the flexibility for local governments to recognize specific days or events important to their communities, beyond the state-mandated legal holidays.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0275.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0200-0299/HB0275IN.htm |
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