Mississippi House bill in Session 2026.
Status: failed. Latest action: February 3, 2026.
Historical monuments and memorials; prohibit moving and authorize aggrieved person to bring legal action for violations.
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 55-15-81, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE THE AUTHORITY OF A GOVERNING BODY TO MOVE A HISTORICAL MONUMENT OR MEMORIAL TO A DIFFERENT LOCATION; TO GRANT STANDING TO A PERSON WHO FEELS THAT A VIOLATION OF THE PROHIBITION AGAINST MOVING HISTORICAL MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS HAS OCCURRED TO BRING A LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THE ALLEGED OFFENDER IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE VIOLATION OCCURRED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-19 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-03 | Status | failed |
| 2026-02-03 | Latest Action | (H) Died In Committee |