To repeal the jurisdiction conferred by section 3243 of title 18, United States Code, to the State of Kansas over offenses committed by or against Indians on Tribal lands in Kansas.
This legislative proposal aims to repeal Section 3243 of title 18, United States Code , which currently confers specific jurisdiction to the State of Kansas. The primary effect of this repeal would be to eliminate Kansas's authority over certain criminal offenses. Specifically, the bill seeks to remove state jurisdiction regarding offenses committed by or against Native Americans on Tribal lands located within Kansas. This action would alter the legal framework for criminal justice on these lands, potentially shifting authority back to tribal governments or federal agencies.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
To repeal the jurisdiction conferred by section 3243 of title 18, United States Code, to the State of Kansas over offenses committed by or against Indians on Tribal lands in Kansas.
USA119th CongressHR-8824| House
| Updated: 5/14/2026
This legislative proposal aims to repeal Section 3243 of title 18, United States Code , which currently confers specific jurisdiction to the State of Kansas. The primary effect of this repeal would be to eliminate Kansas's authority over certain criminal offenses. Specifically, the bill seeks to remove state jurisdiction regarding offenses committed by or against Native Americans on Tribal lands located within Kansas. This action would alter the legal framework for criminal justice on these lands, potentially shifting authority back to tribal governments or federal agencies.