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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1832 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1832.pdf |
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