An Act providing for the annual designation and holiday observance of March 4 as Charter Day, June 14 as Flag Day and September 17 as Constitution Day in this Commonwealth.
HB 299 designates March 4 as Charter Day, June 14 as Flag Day, and September 17 as Constitution Day for annual observance in Pennsylvania. The bill explains these dates commemorate historical events: William Penn's 1681 charter, the 1777 adoption of the U.S. flag, and the 1787 signing of the U.S. Constitution. Crucially, the bill clarifies that these designations do not require employers to treat the days as official holidays or provide paid leave. This is a commemorative measure with no new legal obligations for businesses or government entities.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Jan 23, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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