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Tribal Police Parity: Equal Access to Firearms and Tax Exemptions

This law ensures that Tribal police departments have the same legal access to specialized firearms and ammunition as Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies. This change aims to enhance public safety and law enforcement effectiveness within Tribal jurisdictions by providing equal operational tools. Furthermore, Tribal agencies are exempted from federal taxes related to the transfer and manufacture of these specific firearms.
Key points
Tribal law enforcement agencies gain equal rights to acquire and possess specialized firearms, including certain machine guns, on par with State and local police.
Tribal agencies are exempted from federal transfer and making taxes on specific firearms, reducing equipment costs for these departments.
The goal is to improve the operational capacity of Tribal police and enhance public safety in areas under Tribal jurisdiction.
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Print number: 118_S_1562
Sponsor: Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK]
Process start date: 2023-05-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Tribal Police Department Parity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1562.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Tribal law enforcement agencies gain equal rights to acquire and possess specialized firearms, including certain machine guns, on par with State and local police.
  • Tribal agencies are exempted from federal transfer and making taxes on specific firearms, reducing equipment costs for these departments.
  • The goal is to improve the operational capacity of Tribal police and enhance public safety in areas under Tribal jurisdiction.
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 Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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