Indigenous Peoples' Day; declare second Monday in October as a day of observance.

HB 1174 proposed designating the second Monday of October as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" in Mississippi, replacing the previous observance of Columbus Day. The bill would have established this as a day of commemoration for Native American heritage and contributions, not a legal holiday. It directly affected state government observances and potentially public school activities, aligning with similar designations like Veterans' Day. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and did not become law.