HB 1198·MS·house
Historical monuments and memorials; prohibit moving and authorize aggrieved person to bring legal action for violations.
FailedFiled Jan 19, 2026
Sponsor: Hobgood-Wilkes
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(H) Died In Committee
Feb 3, 2026
Summary
The bill would ban state and local governments from relocating, removing, or altering designated historical monuments and memorials on public property. It also gives any individual who believes the ban was broken the right to file a lawsuit in the county where the violation occurred. The measure aims to protect war and civil‑rights memorials from being moved.
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