MS SB2293

Allows the board to issue demolition permits for abandoned, vacant, or blighted publicly-owned historic buildings if the owner has no current or foreseeable use and restoration is structurally or economically infeasible (defined as restoration costs exceeding 50% of replacement value).

Requires property owners proposing demolition of designated Mississippi Landmarks to provide a structural feasibility study by a licensed structural engineer and cost estimates from a licensed architect or engineer with historic property experience.

Mandates that state agencies and local governments notify the board before demolition, public construction, or property transfers to determine if currently designated or potentially eligible Mississippi Landmarks will be affected, with a 90-day review period for designation consideration.

Prohibits modifications to currently designated Mississippi Landmarks without a permit from the department and allows public owners to appeal proposed permit conditions they believe unreasonable or cost prohibitive to the board of trustees.

Authorizes the Department of Finance and Administration to retain architects, engineers, and other professionals to assess state-owned buildings designated as Mississippi Landmarks or potentially eligible for such designation, effective July 1, 2025.