2025 Senate Bill 17

Holidays: other; Diwali; designate as a holiday.

A bill to designate Diwali, Deepavali, or the Festival of Lights as a holiday in this state.

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The bill designates Diwali as an official holiday in Michigan, recognizing its cultural significance for Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, without specifying funding or altering existing laws.

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 22, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Michael Webber (R-9)

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs