Holidays: other; "Patriots' Day"; designate as April 19 of each year. Creates new act.
This bill designates April 19 of each year as Patriots' Day in Michigan, aligning the state with other regions that observe this holiday. The legislation recognizes the historical significance of the American Revolutionary War battles at Lexington and Concord while also acknowledging Michigan's role through British settlements and forts like Detroit, Mackinac, and St. Joseph. It creates a new state holiday to commemorate these historical events and traditions, including reenactments and ceremonies honoring colonial militia. The bill does not establish a paid day off but formally recognizes the date for commemorative purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 12, 2026
Last action Jun 23, 2026
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8
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Committee
3
Jun 18, 2026
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Jun 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Committee
referred to Committee on Government Operations
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. David Martin
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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