New York Senate Bill 8834
Session 2025-2026
Relates to the entering of lands owned or occupied by any nation, tribe, or band of Indians by a person and to law enforcement agreements with the Seneca nation
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Passed Senate on Jan 20, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
8834
State
New York
Session
2025-2026
Motion Text
Floor Vote
Senate Roll Call Votes
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Excused
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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.
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01/20/2026
Assembly
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
01/20/2026
Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
01/20/2026
Senate
PASSED SENATE
01/12/2026
Senate
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.48
01/08/2026
Senate
REFERRED TO RULES
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Record Created
Jan 20, 2026 10:40:53 AM
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2026 4:41:08 AM