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

HB 1198 prohibits Mississippi state or local governments from relocating, removing, or altering historical monuments, memorials, or named public items (like streets or parks) dedicated to military conflicts (e.g., Civil War, World Wars, Vietnam, Afghanistan), the Civil Rights struggle, or military figures/events. It grants any person who believes a violation occurred the right to sue the responsible party in the county court where the violation happened. The law applies to all such protected items on public property owned by state or local governments, with an exception for projects by the Mississippi Transportation Commission affecting transportation infrastructure. The bill, which died in committee in 2026, aims to prevent changes to historical commemorations without legal recourse for affected individuals.