An Act to protect Native American heritage
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to strengthen the enforcement of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish penalties for violations of NAGPRA, ensuring the proper handling and protection of Native American cultural items and remains. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration. It is intended to protect the heritage and cultural resources of Massachusetts’ Native American communities.
Key provisions
- Establishes penalties for violations of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
- Focuses on protecting Native American cultural items and remains.
- Delegates enforcement authority to relevant state agencies.
- Addresses the handling of Native American cultural items discovered during tourism or development projects.
Who is affected
- Native American communities
- State agencies responsible for cultural resource management
- Tourism industry
- Developers and construction companies
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Strengthens existing NAGPRA enforcement mechanisms.
- Provides a framework for penalties related to NAGPRA violations.
- Specifically targets the handling of Native American cultural items.
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Sponsors
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13 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
James B. Eldridge
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