· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RECOGNITION OF NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

Provides a procedure for a Native American tribe to petition the state for recognition.

Sponsor

Lou Raptakis (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-06

Policy area

Native Americans

Latest action

02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs