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HR 8009FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026Adopted by Publication

Florida recognizes March 21, 2026, as Persian New Year Day

Original title: Persian New Year Day

January 14, 2026

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Where This Stands

Currently Adopted by Publication. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Procedural history

5 actions
  1. Jan 22, 2026HouseFloor
    Adopted by Publication
  2. Jan 22, 2026HouseFloor
    Read 2nd time
  3. Jan 22, 2026House
    Placed on Ceremonial Resolutions Calendar - Publication only
  4. Jan 15, 2026HouseIntroduced
    1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
  5. Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Filed

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The Frame

What this does

This serves as a formal state acknowledgment of the Iranian American community's cultural heritage and contributions, though it does not change state law, funding, or administrative services.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Iranian American community

The community is the subject of the formal state recognition and acknowledgment of their cultural contributions.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 14, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

The Florida House of Representatives has officially recognized March 21, 2026, as 'Persian New Year Day' to celebrate the cultural significance of . This honors the contributions of Iranian Americans to the state's social and economic life.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change any state laws or provide funding?
No, this is a ceremonial that recognizes a cultural holiday and does not alter state laws, budgets, or services.
What is Nowruz?
, or 'New Day,' is the traditional Persian New Year that marks the arrival of spring on the day of the .

Why It Matters

This serves as a formal state acknowledgment of the Iranian American community's cultural heritage and contributions, though it does not change state law, funding, or administrative services.

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Ceremonial Recognition Pattern

The resolution follows a standard legislative pattern of using ceremonial resolutions to acknowledge specific cultural communities and their contributions to the state.

Connected Entities

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Sources

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