Politics & Government

Jeff Roorda Plans to Introduce Ban on Thanksgiving Shopping

The incoming state representative told KSDK-TV he's trying to protect employees from working on Thanksgiving, which is a time that should be spent with family.

Black Friday came early in St. Louis this year with many retailers opening as soon as 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving.

Incoming State Rep. Jeff Roorda, D-Dist. 113, wants to change that. .

He's planning to introduce a measure that would prohibit retailers from opening on Thanksgiving, reports KSDK-TV. Restaurants, gas stations and drug stores would be exempt from the ban.

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He is calling the legislation the "Thanksgiving Family Protection Act," according to the station. He says that for employees, the holiday should represent time spent with family - not corporate greed.

Patch was unable to reach Roorda for comment Wednesday.

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