The bill H. 3178 proposes to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Juneteenth, celebrated on the nineteenth day of June, as a state legal holiday. This amendment specifically modifies Section 53-5-10, which outlines the list of recognized state holidays. The new legal language inserted into this section will include "the nineteenth day of June - Juneteenth" among the existing holidays, which also include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and Independence Day, among others.

The bill aims to officially recognize Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, as a state holiday, thereby promoting awareness and celebration of this significant historical event. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor, ensuring that the holiday is recognized in the state's legal framework.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 53-5-10
Latest Version: 53-5-10
12/06/2024: 53-5-10