IL SB2311

State recognizes the Vinyard Indian Settlement of Shawnee Indians as a State-recognized tribe of Indians who are direct lineal descendants of Chief Sedowii's Band of the Kispokofa Shawnee Indians.

Tribe and its members become eligible for all State and federal services and benefits available to State-recognized tribes, including programs for job creation, education, housing, health care, and elder care.

Service area for delivery of benefits is defined as Hardin, Pope, Saline, Gallatin, and White counties in Illinois.

Act does not create land rights, criminal or civil jurisdiction for the tribe, gaming rights under federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, or private causes of action against the State.

Tribe must maintain a membership roll based on qualifications determined by the tribe's bylaws dated January 24, 2001, as may be amended.