2026 House Bill 5713

Holidays: other; "Patriots' Day"; designate as April 19 of each year.

A bill to designate April 19 of each year as Patriots’ Day.

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Establishes April 19 as 'Patriots' Day' in Michigan to commemorate the start of the American Revolution and recognize the state's historical ties to that era.

Introduced in the House

March 12, 2026

Introduced by Rep. David Martin (R-68) and seven co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Angela Rigas (R-79), Tim Kelly (R-93), Jerry Neyer (R-92), Josh Schriver (R-66), Pat Outman (R-91), Gina Johnsen (R-78) and Ken Borton (R-105)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations