Summary
Provides that a person shall not be deemed to have entered the lands owned or occupied by a nation, tribe, or band of Indians if such person is temporarily and continuously passing through such lands; provides that at the request of the Seneca nation, the superintendent of state police, a sheriff of a county that includes lands of the Seneca nation, or the chief of police of the city of Salamanca may enter into an agreement with the Seneca nation detailing the activities such law enforcement entity will undertake within the nation's federally-recognized Indian Country lands; provides that such agreements shall not be construed to limit powers, duties, and responsibilities to undertake activities on Indian lands; and provides that such agreements may include provisions related to the appointment of tribal members of Nation employees as police officers.
How Congress Voted
House — Feb 11, 2026
149 votes
140(94%)
Yea
0(0%)
Nay
0(0%)
Present
9(6%)
Not voting
Senate — Jan 20, 2026
41 votes
37(90%)
Yea
1(2%)
Nay
0(0%)
Present
3(7%)
Not voting
Senate — Jan 12, 2026
20 votes
20(100%)
Yea
0(0%)
Nay
0(0%)
Present
0(0%)
Not voting
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Legislative Journey
- Introduced
- Committee
- Floor
- Passed Chamber 1
- Passed Chamber 2
- Signed
Jan 8, 2026
REFERRED TO RULES
SenateJan 12, 2026
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.48
SenateJan 20, 2026
PASSED SENATE
SenateJan 20, 2026
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
SenateJan 20, 2026
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
HouseFeb 11, 2026
SUBSTITUTED FOR A9500
HouseFeb 11, 2026
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.79
HouseFeb 11, 2026
PASSED ASSEMBLY
HouseFeb 11, 2026
RETURNED TO SENATE
HouseFeb 13, 2026
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
SenateFeb 13, 2026
SIGNED CHAP.88
Senate