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MA S1832

Relative to Native American tribal recognition


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to Native American tribal recognition. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a process for the state recognition of Native American tribes in Massachusetts. To be eligible for recognition, an applicant must demonstrate compliance with several criteria, including having a governing body located in Massachusetts, tracing ancestry to a kinship group within the state, having a historical connection to Massachusetts Native American tribes, and maintaining an organizational structure and community presence. The bill also creates a special task force to investigate and study the Commonwealth's compliance with treaties between Massachusetts and Native American tribes, and to make recommendations on the implementation of the state recognition process and potential actions to bring the Commonwealth into compliance with any relevant treaties.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2569 (on 02/27/2020)

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