Mississippi House Bill 247: Juneteenth Freedom Day; designate June 19 as.

Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

An Act To Amend Section 3-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate June 19 As "juneteenth Freedom Day"; To Specifically Provide That Juneteenth Freedom Day Shall Not Be A Legal Holiday, But Shall Be A Day To Commemorate Freedom From Slavery At No Expense To The State; To Provide When A Legal Holiday Will Be Celebrated If The Holiday Falls On A Saturday Or Sunday; And For Related Purposes.

Latest action

Died In Committee (2026-02-03)

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