AN ACT DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 4 AS ROSA PARKS DAY
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to designate forthwith February 4 as Rosa Parks Day, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Chapter 6 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 15ZZZZZZ the following section:-
Section 15AAAAAAA. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting aside February 4 as Rosa Parks Day, in lasting recognition of historic civil rights leader Rosa Parks and recommend that the day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.
Approved, January 8, 2025.