S. 1508 Introduced Native Americans

Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act

A bill to confer jurisdiction on the State of Utah with respect to civil causes of action arising on or within the Indian lands of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] Introduced April 29, 2025 Cosponsors 0 Latest action December 17, 2025

Summary

Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act
This bill confers legal jurisdiction to the State of Utah over certain civil cases involving the Shivwits Band of Paiutes. It also allows the tribe to lease its land held in trust. The tribe is located in southwestern Utah.
Specifically, the bill confers jurisdiction to the State of Utah over any civil cause of action (1) to which the Shivwits Band of Paiutes is a party, and (2) that arises on or within Indian lands. Under the bill, Indian lands are lands of the tribe that are (1) held in trust for the benefit of the tribe, or (2) subject to restrictions by the United States against alienation (i.e., sale or transfer).
Additionally, the bill specifies that any cause of action arising from any contract or agreement (including a lease) to which the tribe is party or that affects or arises on these Indian lands shall be deemed a civil cause of action. Therefore, this bill allows the tribe and third parties to resolve contract disputes in state court.
The bill also authorizes the tribe to lease its land held in trust for a term of up to 99 years.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Dec 17, 2025 Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
  2. Apr 29, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  3. Apr 29, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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