S 1506 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Changes date of "Juneteenth Day" in NJ to June 19 of each year.

This bill changes New Jersey's state holiday "Juneteenth Day" from the third Friday in June to June 19 each year, aligning it with the federal Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday. It directly affects state government employees (who receive paid time off) and businesses (which must observe the holiday for public office closures and financial transactions). The change modifies two state laws: P.L.2008, c.89 (defining state employee holidays) and R.S.36:1-1 (defining public holidays for business purposes). The bill does not create new benefits or obligations but corrects the existing date to match the federal observance.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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