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South Carolina Senate Passes Bill to Protect Historic Monuments

4/16/2026

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The South Carolina Senate approved a bill protecting historic statues and monuments from removal, with a 31-7 vote.
The legislation requires local governments to obtain approval from the General Assembly before alterations.
It also prohibits QR code stickers that project modern perspectives on historical figures.
Democrats opposed the bill, citing concerns about preserving the legacies of John C. Calhoun and Ben Tillman.

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Story summary

The South Carolina Senate approved a bill protecting historic statues and monuments from removal, with a 31-7 vote.
The legislation requires local governments to obtain approval from the General Assembly before alterations.
It also prohibits QR code stickers that project modern perspectives on historical figures.
Democrats opposed the bill, citing concerns about preserving the legacies of John C. Calhoun and Ben Tillman.