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NY A05295
Bill
Status
12/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tommy Schiavoni
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AI Summary
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Reinstates New York State recognition and acknowledgment of the Montaukett Indian Nation, which was declared "extinct" in the 1910 Pharaoh v. Benson court case
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Adds the Montaukett Indian Nation to the official list of recognized New York State Indian nations and tribes in the Indian Law
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Establishes tribal leadership structure consisting of a chief or sachem, three tribal trustees, and a tribal secretary, with trustees elected by majority ballot vote
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Requires annual tribal elections to be held on the first Tuesday in April, with all officers serving two-year terms
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Sets voting eligibility at age 18 and older for certified lineal members of the Montaukett Indian Nation, with officer qualifications determined by the nation's governance rules and customs
Legislative Description
Provides for the reinstatement of state recognition and acknowledgement of the Montaukett Indian Nation; provides that the Montaukett Indian nation shall have a chief or sachem, three tribal trustees and a tribal secretary; provides for the qualification of voters; makes related provisions.
Last Action
tabled
12/19/2025