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MS SB2574
MS SB2574Legal holidays; remove Confederate Memorial Day and designate June 19 as Juneteenth Freedom Day.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
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 Revise The Legal Holidays By Removing Confederate Memorial Day And Designating The Nineteenth Day Of June As Juneteenth Freedom Day; To Clarify When A Legal Holiday Will Be Celebrated If The Holiday Falls On A Saturday Or Sunday; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to revise the state's legal holidays by removing Confederate Memorial Day, which was previously observed on the last Monday of April, and officially designating June 19th as Juneteenth Freedom Day. Additionally, the bill clarifies that if a legal holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday or another day proclaimed by the Governor will be observed as the holiday.
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2574.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2500-2599/SB2574IN.htm |
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