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LC 1801

Establish indigenous peoples' day

2025 Regular Session

LC 1801 would establish Indigenous Peoples’ Day as an official state observance, affecting calendars, schools, and public agencies; the draft died in process in May 2025.

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Bill Summary · LC 1801

LC 1801 — Establish Indigenous Peoples' Day

Overview

  • Bill number: LC 1801
  • Title: Establish Indigenous Peoples' Day
  • Subject: Indians
  • Classification: bill
  • Introduced: November 22, 2024
  • Status: Draft Died in Process (as of May 27, 2025)

Legislative Actions

  • 2024-11-22: Draft On Hold; Drafter Assigned
  • 2024-11-22: Drafter Assigned
  • 2025-05-27: Draft Died in Process

Purpose and intent

  • The bill’s stated aim, as indicated by the title, is to establish Indigenous Peoples’ Day. While the exact language of the bill is not provided here, such legislation typically seeks to recognize Indigenous peoples by creating an official observance, holiday, or designation within the state calendar and public-facing calendars.

Key provisions (note on limits of available detail)

  • The specific mechanisms, dates, and implementation details are not provided in the summary available. In general, bills of this type may:
    • Create an official state observance called Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
    • Specify how the day is observed (e.g., as a holiday, a commemorative day, or an instructional/recognition day).
    • Address whether Indigenous Peoples’ Day would substitute for another holiday (such as Columbus Day) or be observed in addition to it.
    • Outline duties for state agencies, schools, and public employees related to observance or recognition.
    • Include educational components or events recognizing Indigenous histories and contributions.
  • Because the text of LC 1801 is not provided here, the exact provisions and requirements remain unknown.

Affected parties

  • State government agencies and calendars
  • Public schools and school districts (if observance is integrated into curricula or calendars)
  • State employees (if the day is treated as a calendar observance/holiday)
  • Indigenous communities and organizations (as stakeholders in recognition efforts)

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction: November 22, 2024
  • Early status notes: Drafter Assigned; on hold (Nov 22, 2024)
  • Subsequent status: Draft Died in Process (May 27, 2025) — the bill did not advance in its current form
  • Implication: As drafted bills that die in process are not enacted, there is no law changing observances unless reintroduced and enacted in a future session.

Potential impact

  • If enacted, could formally recognize Indigenous histories and contributions and adjust public calendars accordingly.
  • Administrative costs would depend on the final text (e.g., whether agencies close, observe, or educate on the day).
  • Political and community implications would hinge on how the day is defined and implemented, including any changes to existing holiday calendars.

Note

  • This summary reflects the information available: LC 1801 is a draft that aimed to establish Indigenous Peoples’ Day but did not advance and is considered dead in its current form. If reintroduced, the bill would require new committee considerations and potential amendments.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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