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SB 458CONNECTICUTSession 2026State BillSigned into law
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Connecticut Establishes Ten New Commemorative Days and Months

Original title: AN ACT DESIGNATING VARIOUS DAYS AND MONTHS.

Last action · May 19, 2026: Signed by the GovernorSponsor: Kathy Kennedy

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What This Bill Does

Connecticut establishes ten new commemorative days and months, shifts the observance dates for two existing designations, and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Why it matters

Changes only official commemorative designations and educational observance guidelines; no state funding, program changes, or mandatory service alterations are established.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

public school students

Public schools are required to suitably observe Indigenous Peoples' Day as a day of commemoration.

Key Facts

  • Indigenous Peoples' Day is proclaimed on the last Friday in September to commemorate Native Americans and their contributions.
  • Lobster Roll Day is shifted from the third Saturday to the third Sunday of September.
  • January 11 is established as Hartford Whalers Day in honor of the first Whalers game played in Hartford.
  • February 3 is established as Topical Steroid Withdrawal Awareness Day.
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  • March 4 is established as 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day to recognize the World War II African-American all-female postal unit.
  • March 8 is established as Henry Breault Day to honor the Medal of Honor recipient from Putnam.
  • The first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal is designated as Eid al-Fitr.
  • May is designated as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Awareness Month.
  • July 17 is established as Hiram Bingham IV Day to remember the Connecticut resident who issued rescue visas in France.
  • September is designated as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
  • September 28 is established as Good Neighbor Day.
  • September 30 is established as Military Suicide Remembrance and Awareness Day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What changes are made to Indigenous Peoples' Day?
The statute updates the terminology and specifies that the day shall be suitably observed in public schools as a commemoration of Native Americans and their contribution to American life and civilization.
Does this act allocate any funding for these observances?
No, the act provides for proclamations and suitable exercises in the State Capitol and elsewhere as designated by the Governor, but does not allocate funding or change state agency services.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

18 actions
  1. May 19, 2026Governor of ConnecticutEnrolled
    Signed by the Governor
  2. May 15, 2026Governor of Connecticut
    Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
  3. May 15, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Transmitted to the Secretary of State
  4. May 11, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyEnrolled
    Public Act 26-19
  5. May 4, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    In Concurrence
  6. May 4, 2026HouseFloor
    House Passed
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  1. Apr 22, 2026House
    House Calendar Number 489
  2. Apr 22, 2026House
    Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
  3. Apr 21, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate Passed
  4. Apr 9, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    File Number 567
  5. Apr 9, 2026Senate
    Senate Calendar Number 333
  6. Apr 9, 2026Senate
    Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
  7. Apr 9, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
  8. Apr 2, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/08/26 5:00 PM
  9. Mar 23, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
  10. Mar 23, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Joint Favorable Substitute
  11. Mar 9, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Public Hearing 03/13
  12. Mar 6, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommittee
    Referred to Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections

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Sponsors

Kathy KennedyHouse · District 119RepublicanCosponsor

Connected Entities

France, Hartford, Marseille and 2 more
locationFrance“Country where Hiram Bingham IV issued visas”Map →
locationHartford“Location of the first Whalers game”Map →
locationMarseille“Location of the United States Consulate where Hiram Bingham IV served”Map →
locationUnited States“Country of destination for refugees and nationality of submarine crew”Map →
locationPutnam“Hometown of Medal of Honor recipient Henry Breault”Map →

Sources

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cga.ct.gov

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