Designates January 6th as Democracy Day

Summary of Assembly Bill A 7148 – Designates January 6th as Democracy Day

Overview

• Bill Number: A 7148
• Title: Designates January 6th as Democracy Day
• Introduced: March 20, 2025
• Status: Referred to the Governmental Operations committee
• Classification: bill

Purpose and intent

• The bill would designate January 6th as Democracy Day. This designation would recognize and honor democratic processes, civic participation, and related educational or commemorative activities in connection with January 6th. Specific activities, programs, or requirements would be defined in the text of the bill.

Key provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title and status)

• Establishment of a formal designation: January 6th would be identified within state law as Democracy Day.
• Potential activities: While not specified in the information provided, such designations commonly involve educational programming, public ceremonies, proclamations, or activities promoted by state agencies or schools. The exact obligations or opportunities (e.g., events, curriculum guidelines, or public notices) would be detailed in the enacted text.
• Fiscal considerations: No dollar amounts or funding provisions are indicated in the information available.

Who is affected

• Governmental entities: State and local agencies responsible for public events, commemorations, or civic education could be involved in recognizing Democracy Day.
• Schools and educational institutions: Possible integration of civic education or related programming, depending on the bill’s specific language.
• General public: Citizens may observe or participate in Democracy Day activities, as defined by the bill.

Procedural and timeline aspects

• Introduced: March 20, 2025
• Status: Referred to the Governmental Operations committee (reflecting the bill’s progression through the legislative process)
• Legislative actions: The record shows the same date, March 20, 2025, for two “REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS” entries, which appears to be a clerical duplication in the record rather than two separate actions.
• Next steps: If the committee advances the bill, it would move to floor consideration and, if approved, proceed to the other house (assuming this is a bi-cameral process) and ultimately to the governor for signature or veto. Tracking the bill would involve monitoring committee reports, proposed amendments, and floor votes.

Sponsorship and related legislation

• Primary sponsor: Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
• Cosponsor: Jen Lunsford
• Related bills (prior-session): A 9155 and A 550 (previous iterations or related proposals to designate Democracy Day)

Notes and considerations

• The full scope of duties, events, or requirements associated with Democracy Day will depend on the exact language in A 7148. The summary above reflects the designation as stated and the typical types of provisions such designations entail.
• For a complete understanding, review the official bill text, amendments, and any fiscal notes or committee reports once available.