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MS SB2594
MS SB2594Mississippi Antiquities Law; amend to provide certain exemptions for universities and colleges.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Passed
Dead
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 39-7-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define "blight"; To Amend Section 39-17-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Board To Grant Permits For The Purpose Of Demolishing All Or Portions Of Certain Blighted Buildings Or Property; To Amend Section 39-7-22, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Protect Structures Potentially Eligible For Designation As Mississippi Landmarks; To Amend Section 29-5-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration To Retain Architects, Engineers And Other Professionals For The Purposes Of Assessing Certain Buildings Designated As Mississippi Landmarks; To Bring Forward Sections 39-7-11, 39-7-13, 39-7-15, 39-7-17, 39-7-21, 39-7-23, 39-7-25, 39-7-27, 39-7-29, 39-7-31, 39-7-33, 39-7-35, 39-7-37, 39-7-39, 39-7-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi's Antiquities Law to provide certain exemptions and clarifications, particularly for public universities and community colleges, by defining "blight" as a condition that endangers public health and safety or hinders growth, allowing the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History to grant permits for demolishing blighted buildings on university and college campuses if restoration is structurally or economically infeasible (cost exceeding 50% of replacement value), and requiring the Department of Finance and Administration to hire professionals to assess buildings designated or potentially eligible as Mississippi Landmarks, which are structures of historical, cultural, or architectural significance.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2594.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2500-2599/SB2594PS.htm |
| Amendment No 2 | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/sam/SB2594_S_Amend_02.htm |
| Amendment No 1 | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/sam/SB2594_S_Amend_01.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2500-2599/SB2594IN.htm |
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