This bill amends New Jersey law to establish that Juneteenth Day will be observed on June 19 of each year, replacing the previous observance on the third Friday of June. The legal language in Section 25 of P.L.2008, c.89 is updated to reflect this change, with the deletion of the phrase "the third Friday in" and the insertion of "June 19, known as Juneteenth Day." Additionally, R.S. 36:1-1 is similarly amended to align with this new observance date.

The purpose of this bill is to ensure that New Jersey's observance of Juneteenth Day corresponds with the federal Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday, thereby promoting consistency in the recognition of this significant date. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 11A:6-24.1