Establishes the veterans' memorials preservation act
This bill, the "Veterans' Memorials Preservation Act," requires public entities like cities, towns, and school districts to preserve existing veterans' memorials - such as parks, monuments, plaques, or structures - without altering, moving, or destroying them, except when changes are "reasonably necessary." It mandates that these memorials remain publicly accessible and properly maintained by the groups that own or manage them. The law directly affects local and state government bodies responsible for veterans' memorials across the state. It takes effect immediately upon passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS
lower
1 primary · 22 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Manktelow
RRepublican
Co
Angelo Morinello
RRepublican
Co
Anil Beephan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Brian Miller
RRepublican
Co
Chris Friend
RRepublican
Co
Chris Tague
RRepublican
Co
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
Co
Joe Angelino
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Joe DeStefano
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
John Lemondes
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
John Mikulin
RRepublican
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