Days of commemoration; designate June 19 as Juneteenth Freedom Day.

Mississippi's SB 2098 designates June 19 as "Juneteenth Freedom Day" for commemoration, specifically referencing the 1865 announcement of freedom to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas. The bill clarifies this is **not** a legal holiday requiring state paid time off or expenses, distinguishing it from recognized holidays like Independence Day. It affects state agencies and entities by requiring only non-paid commemorative observance, consistent with other designated days like Elvis Presley Day. The bill aims to formally recognize Juneteenth as a day of reflection on freedom and the African-American experience, without altering work schedules or public holiday status.