AN ACT relating to Juneteenth National Freedom Day.

Amend KRS 2.147, relating to Juneteenth National Freedom Day, to include emphasis on roles of African-Americans in the history of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Introduced: February 24, 2026

Last action: February 24, 2026

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This bill would update Kentucky law on Juneteenth National Freedom Day to specifically highlight the roles African Americans have played in Kentucky's history. It builds on existing state recognition of the holiday by adding this emphasis to the official statute. Who it may affect: Kentucky residents and communities, particularly African Americans, as well as schools and organizations that observe or teach about Juneteenth.

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