HB 1487 Mississippi House · 2025 Regular Session

Historical monuments and memorials; prohibit moving and authorize aggrieved person to bring legal action for violations.

HB 1487 prohibits the relocation, removal, or alteration of historical monuments, memorials, plaques, or public spaces (like streets or parks) dedicated to military conflicts (e.g., Civil War, World War II, Civil Rights movement) or military figures on public property in Mississippi. It directly affects local governments, county boards, and any entity managing public spaces containing such protected items. The bill creates a legal mechanism allowing any person who believes a violation occurred to sue the responsible party in the county court where the violation happened. It includes an exception for Mississippi Transportation Commission projects involving public roads or transit facilities. The law applies to all protected items existing when the bill takes effect.
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Introduced Jan 20, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025
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