Repeal Kansas Tribal Jurisdiction

Summary#

This bill would repeal section 3243 of title 18, United States Code. Section 3243 currently gives the State of Kansas jurisdiction over offenses committed by or against Indians on tribal lands in Kansas. The bill was introduced in the House on May 14, 2026, by Representative Tracey Mann and was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

What it means for you#

If this bill becomes law, the specific federal statute that gave Kansas that jurisdiction would be removed. The bill text does not say who would have jurisdiction after the repeal. No publicly available information.

Expenses#

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Proponents' View#

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