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MS HB1198
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes
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AI Summary
- Removes authority for governing bodies to relocate historical monuments or memorials to "more suitable" locations, making the prohibition against moving such items absolute
- Expands protected monuments to include Civil Rights struggle memorials and War in Afghanistan memorials, in addition to previously covered wars from the Revolutionary War through the Iraq War
- Grants any person who believes a violation has occurred legal standing to sue in chancery or circuit court in the county where the alleged violation took place
- Protections apply to statues, monuments, memorials, nameplates, schools, streets, bridges, buildings, parks, and other public items named for historical military figures, events, organizations, or units
- Exempts only property owned by the Mississippi Transportation Commission where monuments may interfere with transportation facility construction or operation
Legislative Description
Historical monuments and memorials; prohibit moving and authorize aggrieved person to bring legal action for violations.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
State Affairs1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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