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Illinois Land Claims Settlement: Miami Tribe Litigation and Extinguishment.

This Act aims to finalize historical land disputes involving the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma regarding land in Illinois. It grants the Tribe a one-year window to file a specific claim in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, bypassing standard statutes of limitations. Crucially, upon the expiration of this period or resolution of the claim, all other current and future land claims by the Miami Tribe concerning Illinois land are permanently extinguished, providing legal certainty for property owners.
Key points
The U.S. Court of Federal Claims is granted special jurisdiction to hear one specific Miami Tribe land claim, ignoring the statute of limitations.
The Miami Tribe must file this specific claim within 1 year of the Act's enactment.
All other existing and future land claims by the Miami Tribe to land in Illinois are permanently terminated, stabilizing property titles for residents.
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Print number: 118_S_2796
Sponsor: Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK]
Process start date: 2023-09-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill 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_S_2796.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. Court of Federal Claims is granted special jurisdiction to hear one specific Miami Tribe land claim, ignoring the statute of limitations.
  • The Miami Tribe must file this specific claim within 1 year of the Act's enactment.
  • All other existing and future land claims by the Miami Tribe to land in Illinois are permanently terminated, stabilizing property titles for residents.
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: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 489.

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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