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HB 6186

Holidays: other; "Patriots' Day"; designate as the third Monday in April of each year. Creates new act.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Phil Skaggs

Designates the third Monday in April as Patriots’ Day in Michigan to honor the Lexington, Concord, and Menotomy battles; a commemorative observance, not a paid holiday.

bill electronically reproduced 11/26/2024
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Bill Summary · HB 6186

Summary of HB 6186 – Patriots' Day designation (Michigan)

Overview

  • Bill number: HB 6186
  • Introduced by: Rep. Phil Skaggs
  • Introduced: November 26, 2024
  • Status: Electronically reproduced on November 26, 2024; read a first time; referred to the Committee on Government Operations
  • Classification/Subject: New act; Holidays: other

Purpose of the bill

HB 6186 seeks to designate a specific annual observance in Michigan: the third Monday in April of each year shall be known as “Patriots’ Day.” The designation is intended to commemorate key early battles of the American Revolutionary War.

Key provision

  • Sec. 1 (text excerpt): “To commemorate the American Revolutionary War battles of Lexington, Concord, and Menotomy, the legislature declares that the third Monday in April of each year shall be known as ‘Patriots’ Day’.”
  • This establishes a new formal designation for a specific day, intended to honor the historical battles referenced.

Who would be affected

  • The designation applies statewide to Michigan. The bill does not specify exemptions, exemptions, or special provisions for individuals or institutions, but as a designation of a holiday, it could influence observances, education curricula, or calendars.
  • The text provided does not state that the day would be a paid holiday or result in time off for public employees; it simply names the day as Patriots’ Day. Any effects on state government calendars or school schedules would likely be addressed in subsequent implementing provisions if added.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Initial action: Introduced and referred to the Committee on Government Operations on November 26, 2024.
  • Next steps: If the committee reports the bill (with or without amendment), it would proceed to the full House for consideration, then potentially to the Senate, and ultimately to the governor for signature or veto. The current records show only the first-time introduction and committee referral.

Potential implications and considerations

  • The bill creates a commemorative observance rather than expressly establishing a paid state holiday. Specific operational effects (e.g., school closures, government office hours, or payroll considerations) would depend on whether subsequent implementing language is added or if other statutes are amended.
  • Similar commemorations in other states vary in their practical impact; this bill focuses on naming the day to recognize the historical events of Lexington, Concord, and Menotomy.

Bottom line

HB 6186 would inaugurate an annual Patriots’ Day in Michigan on the third Monday in April to honor Revolutionary War battles, starting with its introduction in the 2024–25 legislative session. It designates the name and timing but does not, in the text provided, specify ceremonial practices, exemptions, or fiscal/operational details.

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

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