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NY A10129
Bill
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tommy Schiavoni
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AI Summary
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Reinstates New York State recognition of the Montaukett Indian Nation, which was declared "extinct" by a 1910 court ruling in Pharaoh v. Benson
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Adds the Montaukett Indian Nation to the official list of recognized New York State Indian nations and tribes under Indian Law Section 2
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Establishes tribal leadership structure consisting of a chief or sachem, three tribal trustees, and a tribal secretary, all serving two-year terms
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Requires trustees to be elected by majority ballot vote of lineal members at an annual tribal meeting held the first Tuesday in April
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Sets voter eligibility at age 18 or older with certified lineal membership in the Montaukett Indian Nation according to tribal governance rules
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
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
3/9/2026