Civil Rights Memorial Day; designate the last Monday of April as.
HB 852 amends Mississippi law to designate the last Monday of April as "Civil Rights Memorial Day," alongside "Confederate Memorial Day," for recognition and observation. The bill adds this designation to the state's list of legal holidays (Section 3-3-7 of the Mississippi Code) but clarifies it is not a paid holiday. It directly affects state government operations and public recognition practices, as this date will now officially honor both historical observances. The change focuses on naming the day for commemorative purposes, without altering holiday pay or work requirements.
Bill status
died
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 16, 2026
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Earle Banks
DDemocratic
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