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Utah: Legal Rules for Shivwits Band of Paiutes Land

Also known as: Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act

Key Points

  • This bill clarifies which courts have the power to handle legal disputes on land belonging to the Shivwits Band of Paiutes in Utah. It allows Utah state courts to hear civil cases, such as lawsuits over accidents or business disagreements, that happen on tribal land.
  • The policy affects the Shivwits Band of Paiutes, people doing business with them, and anyone involved in a legal dispute on their land. By setting clear rules on where cases are heard, it aims to make it easier for businesses to work with the tribe and for people to resolve legal issues.
  • Currently, it can be confusing to know if a case should go to tribal, state, or federal court. This bill tries to fix that confusion to provide more certainty for everyone involved in activities on these lands.
  • Importantly, the bill does not take away the tribe's 'sovereign immunity.' This means the tribe still keeps its legal right to decide when it can be sued, and the bill does not change their status as a self-governing nation.
  • The bill also updates federal law to give the tribe more authority over how they lease their trust lands. This change is intended to help the tribe manage their property more effectively for housing or business projects.

Milestones

4 milestones7 actions
Jan 22, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

Jan 22, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jan 22, 2026House

Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Discharged

May 20, 2025House

Subcommittee Hearings Held

May 13, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act

Bill NumberHR 3073
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

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Cosponsors

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