The Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act would remove New York State's law enforcement jurisdiction over Seneca Nation Indian reservations in the state, reverting control to the Seneca Nation itself. The bill nullifies a 1948 federal law that had granted New York authority over these reservation lands. This change would only take effect with approval from both the U.S. Attorney General and the Seneca Nation of Indians, giving both parties a say in the transition. The legislation directly affects the Seneca Nation and would restore their ability to enforce laws on their own reservations rather than having New York State handle law enforcement. No specific funding or implementation timeline is mentioned in the bill.
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