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Settlement of Miami Indian Land Disputes in Illinois

This act aims to resolve land disputes in Illinois involving the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. It grants the tribe the ability to file a claim with a special court, which could impact land rights in the state. If a claim is not filed within one year of the act's enactment, all other tribal claims to land in Illinois will be extinguished.
Key points
The Miami Tribe of Oklahoma can file a land claim in Illinois with a special court, regardless of statutes of limitations.
The claim must be filed within one year of the act's enactment; otherwise, all other tribal claims to Illinois land will be extinguished.
The act seeks to definitively settle historical land disputes, potentially affecting land ownership stability in Illinois.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5831
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Process start date: 2023-09-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5831.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Miami Tribe of Oklahoma can file a land claim in Illinois with a special court, regardless of statutes of limitations.
  • The claim must be filed within one year of the act's enactment; otherwise, all other tribal claims to Illinois land will be extinguished.
  • The act seeks to definitively settle historical land disputes, potentially affecting land ownership stability in Illinois.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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