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CT SB01027

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Labor and Public Employees Committee

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Origin

Senate

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the existing requirement that Connecticut oppose applications by federally recognized Indian tribes under 25 CFR chapter 151 to convert fee interest land to federal trust status

  • Effective date of October 1, 2025, amending Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-57e and Section 46a-81aa

  • Retains existing provisions requiring tribes to adopt an Employment Rights Code before receiving state funds or services for commercial enterprises, including casinos

  • Maintains labor organization protections for employees of tribal commercial enterprises, including collective bargaining rights and anti-discrimination provisions

  • Makes conforming changes to statutory cross-references throughout related discrimination statutes

Legislative Description

An Act Removing The Requirement That The State Oppose Applications By Federally Recognized Indian Tribes To Convert Any Parcel Of Fee Interest Land To Federal Trust Status.

Last Action

House Calendar Number 657

5/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Labor and Public Employees1/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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