Jean-Jacques Dessalines Day
This resolution designates October 17, 2026, as "Jean-Jacques Dessalines Day" in Florida. It recognizes Dessalines, a Haitian revolutionary leader who helped free Haiti from French rule, became its first ruler, and abolished slavery in 1804, without creating new laws or affecting any specific group. The resolution serves as a ceremonial observance honoring his historical role.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2026
Last action Mar 10, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted by Publication
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dotie Joseph
DDemocratic
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