H.R. 3073Passed one chamberFamily & community
Bill would let Utah courts hear civil suits on Shivwits Paiute land
Data as of July 11, 2026
The bill lets Utah state courts hear civil lawsuits arising on the Shivwits Band of Paiutes' trust lands.40-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This bill gives Utah authority to hear civil lawsuits involving the Shivwits Band of Paiutes when they arise on the tribe's trust or restricted lands. It also classifies contracts on tribal land as "commerce" under federal arbitration law, allowing related disputes to go to federal court, and updates a 1955 federal leasing law to let the tribe lease its trust lands. The bill does not remove the tribe's sovereign immunity.
Who does it affect?
The Shivwits Band of Paiutes, Utah's state court system, and businesses, contractors, or individuals involved in legal disputes or contracts on the tribe's lands.
Why does it matter?
The change would clarify jurisdiction that is currently unclear or split between tribal, state, and federal authorities, reducing confusion in legal and business dealings with the tribe.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate — You are here
- President's desk
Right now: it passed the House and now goes to the Senate. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act
- Introduced:
- April 29, 2025
- Latest action:
- March 17, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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