The bill H. 3415 aims to honor Sarah Mae Flemming by designating June 22nd of each year as "Sarah Mae Flemming Day" in South Carolina. This recognition is rooted in Flemming's significant role in the civil rights movement, particularly her courageous act of challenging segregation on city buses in Columbia, South Carolina, in 1954. Her actions predated and influenced the more widely known case of Rosa Parks, as Flemming's legal battle against the South Carolina Electric and Gas (SCE&G) bus company ultimately contributed to the dismantling of segregation laws.

To implement this designation, the bill proposes the addition of Section 53-3-320 to Chapter 3, Title 53 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which will officially recognize June 22nd as a day to commemorate Flemming's legacy and her impact on civil rights. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 53-3-320
Latest Version: 53-3-320
12/06/2024: 53-3-320