HB246 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike Ball

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Monuments, Alabama Memorial Preservation Act of 2017, a county or municipality authorize to remove any monument located on public property for less than 50 years, a waiver required from Committee on Alabama Monument Protection before monument can be removed that has been situated for 50 years of more, Sec. 41-9-230 repealed; Secs. 41-9-231 to 41-9-237, inclusive, am'd.

Summary

HB246 changes how Alabama protects monuments on public property by giving local governments authority to remove newer monuments, requires a waiver for older ones, and exempts some buildings and streets from protection.

What This Bill Does

It lets counties or municipalities remove or relocate monuments located on public property under their control if the monument has been there for less than 50 years. It requires the Committee on Alabama Monument Protection to grant a waiver before removing or relocating monuments that have existed for 50 years or more. It removes architecturally significant buildings, memorial buildings, memorial schools, and memorial streets from the act’s protections. It also adds details about duties for the Director and Department of Archives and History, the waiver process, and the committee’s rulemaking authority.

Who It Affects

• Counties and municipalities in Alabama, who would gain authority to remove or relocate monuments based on how long the monument has been on public property.
• Architecturally significant buildings, memorial buildings, memorial schools, and memorial streets, which would be exempt from the act’s protections.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes removal or relocation of monuments located on public property for less than 50 years by a county or municipality.
• Requires a waiver from the Committee on Alabama Monument Protection before removing or relocating monuments that have been situated on public property for 50 years or more; details the waiver process and potential conditions.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Monuments