en. Jonathan Martin, R-Fort Myers, filed a bill Thursday protecting statues and monuments from being removed by government entities.

“Senate Bill 1122 protects Florida’s historical monuments and memorials,” a statement from Martin’s office read. “SB 1122 protects our history from activists seeking to destroy and limit access to our storied past.

“The bill places limitations and requirements regarding the relocation of historical monuments and memorials by local governments,” Martin said. “The goal of this bill is to protect Florida’s unique history from local governments that are set on rewriting Florida’s history.”

Rep. Dean Black, R-Jacksonville, who filed the companion bill, HB 395, said the legislation would help protect “all history.”