The bill H. 3444 proposes an amendment to the South Carolina Code of Laws, specifically Section 53-5-10, to officially designate the nineteenth day of June, known as Juneteenth, as a state legal holiday. This addition recognizes Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, alongside other established legal holidays in the state.

The amended section will list Juneteenth among other holidays such as New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and Independence Day, ensuring that it is recognized as a day of significance within the state's holiday calendar. The bill stipulates that the holiday schedules of public colleges and universities must comply with this amendment, provided that the total number of holidays does not exceed those specified in the section. The act will take effect upon receiving approval from the Governor.

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