MS SB2015

Establishes the "Mississippi Heritage Protection Act of 2018" to prohibit relocation, removal, alteration, renaming, or rededication of statues, monuments, memorials, schools, streets, parks, and similar structures honoring military figures, units, or events from specified wars and conflicts (Revolutionary War through Persian Gulf War II).

Applies protections to items located on public property owned by the state or its political subdivisions, including municipal, county, school district, and public university-owned areas.

Permits governing bodies to move memorials to another public location only if necessary to construct schools, hospitals, public roadways, or buildings providing services to the public.

Establishes criminal penalties of up to $10,000 fine or six months imprisonment for violations; increases to one year imprisonment if public property is damaged or defaced, with violators liable for repair costs.

Requires a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses to amend or repeal this section; effective July 1, 2018.