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NY A09500

NY A09500
Provides that a person shall not be deemed to have entered the lands owned or occupied by a nation, tribe, or band of Indians if such person is temporarily and continuously passing through such lands; provides that at the request of the Seneca nation, the superintendent of state police, a sheriff of a county that includes lands of the Seneca nation, or the chief of police of the city of Salamanca may enter into an agreement with the Seneca nation detailing the activities such law enforcement ent

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Introduced
01/07/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the Indian law, in relation to the entering of lands owned or occupied by any nation, tribe, or band of Indians by a person and law enforcement agreements with the Seneca Nation

AI Summary

This bill clarifies that individuals are not considered to be trespassing on lands owned or occupied by a nation, tribe, or band of Indians if they are simply passing through those lands temporarily and continuously on established routes. Additionally, it allows for agreements to be made between the Seneca Nation and law enforcement entities, specifically the superintendent of state police, a county sheriff, or the chief of police of Salamanca, to detail the law enforcement activities that will be undertaken on the Seneca Nation's federally recognized Indian Country lands, and these agreements can include provisions related to appointing tribal members as police officers.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Companion passed 2026-02-13 (on 02/13/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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