An Act To Advance Recognition Of The Inherent Rights Of The Wabanaki Nations
This bill (LD 391) proposes to amend Maine state law to advance recognition of the inherent rights of the Wabanaki Nations, which include the Maliseet, Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, and other Indigenous nations historically in Maine. It aims to restore rights for Wabanaki Nations that are currently available to federally recognized tribes under federal law. The bill is a "concept draft" (not yet enacted law), meaning it outlines a policy direction for future legislative action. It directly affects the Wabanaki Nations by seeking to strengthen their legal standing within Maine's framework.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Apr 14, 2026
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Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Apr 10, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - LTW
legislature
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY.
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee on JUDICIARY suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on JUDICIARY Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Anne Carney
DDemocratic
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