Gold Star Father's Day; designate November 9th as.

HB 653 designates November 9th as Gold Star Father's Day in Mississippi, honoring fathers who have lost a child or had a child permanently disabled while serving in the military. The bill adds this day to the state's list of recognized commemorative days (like Elvis Presley Day and Hernando de Soto Day), specifying it should be observed through recognition and commemoration but not as a legal holiday. It directly affects Gold Star Fathers by providing a formal day to acknowledge their sacrifice, though it does not create new benefits or change existing laws. The designation takes effect July 1, 2026.