S 1508119th CongressIntroduced

Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act

Introduced: Oct 28, 2025

Standard Summary

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S. 1508 grants Utah civil jurisdiction over civil causes arising on Shivwits Band of Paiutes lands, clarifies definitions of Indian lands, preserves tribal sovereign immunity, and amends federal leasing authority.

Key Points

1Utah gains jurisdiction over civil causes involving the Shivwits Band.
2Defines Indian lands as trust-held or restricted lands.
3Federal courts retain jurisdiction over contracts affecting Indian lands.
4Sovereign immunity of the Shivwits Band is not abrogated.
5Amends 1955 leasing authority to include Shivwits lands.

Impact Areas

Shivwits Band of Paiutes and its governing bodiesUtah state courts and legal practitionersFederal courts handling Indian land mattersLandholders and developers on Shivwits lands

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