Juneteenth Freedom Day; designate June 19 as.

HB 247 designates June 19 as "Juneteenth Freedom Day" in Mississippi to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, specifically referencing the date enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom on June 19, 1865. The bill adds this day to Mississippi's official calendar of commemorative observances but explicitly states it will not be a legal holiday and will not cost the state money. It clarifies that June 19 is a day for reflection and celebration of freedom, not a paid day off for state employees or schools. The bill aligns with existing Mississippi code that designates other non-holiday commemorative days, such as Elvis Presley Day and Hernando de Soto Day.