Bill: Draft Pride Celebration Act

[xXTheoryXx]

CONGRESS OF THE
COMMONWEALTH OF REDMONT
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A BILL TO
DIRECT THE GOVERNMENT TO CELEBRATE PRIDE AND AFFIRM REDMONT AS AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
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The people of the Commonwealth of Redmont, through their elected Representatives in the Congress and the force of law ordained to that Congress by the people through the constitution, do hereby enact the following provisions into law:
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PART I — PRELIMINARIES

1. Short Title and Enactment

(1) This Act may be cited as the 'Pride Celebration Act'.
(2) This Act shall be enacted immediately upon its assent.
(3) This Act has been authored by Speaker of the House xXTheoryXx.
(4) This Act has been co-sponsored by Representative EATB.
(5) This Act is brought in response to a petition calling to "Celebrate Pride" that reached the threshold required under §5 of the Referendum Act.

2. Reasons and Intent

(1) The Commonwealth of Redmont is a virtual home for all players, regardless of identity, and should reflect that through its culture and events.
(2) Pride celebrations were previously held in Redmont and were well received by the community.
(3) Congress affirms that Redmont is and shall remain an inclusive and welcoming place for all.

PART II — PRIDE CELEBRATIONS

3. Annual Pride Month

(1) The month of June shall be recognised as Pride Month in the Commonwealth of Redmont each year.
(2) During Pride Month, the Government shall:

(a) display Pride flags on government buildings and public spaces;
(b) organise or support at least one in-game Pride event, coordinated by the Department of Education or a relevant government department; and
(c) publish a government announcement affirming Redmont's commitment to inclusivity.

(3) Nothing in this Act prevents Pride celebrations from being held outside of June where the Government or community organisations choose to do so.