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CA AB977

Bill

Status

Passed

9/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Ramos

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires California State University to develop a policy for reburying Native American human remains that have been repatriated on CSU-owned land

  • Mandates CSU consultation with California Indian tribes on campus space availability, culturally affiliated tribes, long-term protection responsibilities, legal compliance, tribal cultural protocols, and confidentiality

  • Requires any proposed reburial location to be mutually agreed upon by CSU and the California Indian tribes culturally affiliated with the potential reburial land

  • Aligns CSU policy with the federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (25 U.S.C. Sec. 3001 et seq.)

Legislative Description

California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 2001: California State University: burial sites: human remains.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 131, Statutes of 2025.

9/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/17/2025
Education6/11/2025
Rules6/3/2025
Appropriations4/9/2025
Higher Education3/17/2025

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