HR 61 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

"Rest Y'all Mississippi Collective Day of Rest"; acknowledge March 20th, the first day of spring as annual observation of.

This resolution designates March 20 (the first day of spring) as the "Rest Y'all Mississippi Collective Day of Rest" to promote wellness. It encourages voluntary actions by public agencies, businesses, schools, and community groups - such as flexible scheduling or wellness activities - to support rest and reduce stress. The resolution specifically highlights chronic stress impacts on Mississippi residents, particularly Black women, and aligns with health-focused initiatives like those by Black Women DO Heal, Inc. It has no legal force and is purely symbolic, urging awareness without mandating participation.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2026 Last action Mar 26, 2026
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HR 61, a Mississippi House Resolution acknowledging 'Y'all Mississippi Collective Day of Rest,' changed status from As Introduced to As Adopted by House. No substantive policy language was altered; the only edits reflect the procedural advancement of the resolution through the House.
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Version label updated from 'As Introduced' to 'As Adopted by House' and a parenthetical '(As Adopted by House)' was added after the title, reflecting that the House voted to adopt the resolution.

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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

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5
Key actions
2
Committee
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Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Fabian Nelson
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