The bill amends Section 1-3-8 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to officially designate Juneteenth as a state holiday. The amendment includes the insertion of "Juneteenth" into the list of recognized state holidays, while also providing that state offices will not close on either Jefferson Davis' birthday or Juneteenth. Additionally, the bill allows state employees the option to observe either Jefferson Davis' birthday or Juneteenth as a holiday, with each agency required to establish a policy for implementation.

Furthermore, the bill removes the requirement for state offices to close on Jefferson Davis' birthday and Juneteenth, while maintaining that all other state holidays will result in the closure of state offices. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 1-3-8, 1-3-8
Engrossed: 1-3-8, 1-3-8