Alabama HB301 authorizes the Southeastern Mvskoke Nation to hire police officers to protect tribal property and residents.

Alabama HB301 allows the Southeastern Mvskoke Nation to employ certified police officers to safeguard tribal grounds, property, employees, and residents. These officers can arrest individuals for offenses on the reservation, including disorderly conduct and trespassing, and can pursue offenders off the reservation under specific conditions. The officers' powers are limited to the reservation, except when pursuing offenders or making felony arrests. State or local funds cannot support these officers. The act takes effect on October 1, 2026.

Alabama HB301 authorizes the Southeastern Mvskoke Nation to hire police officers to protect tribal property and residents.

Alabama HB301 allows the Southeastern Mvskoke Nation to employ certified police officers to safeguard tribal grounds, property, employees, and residents. These officers can arrest individuals for offenses on the reservation, including disorderly conduct and trespassing, and can pursue offenders off the reservation under specific conditions. The officers' powers are limited to the reservation, except when pursuing offenders or making felony arrests. State or local funds cannot support these officers. The act takes effect on October 1, 2026.