California Indian Freedom Act of 2026 protects religious practices and sacred sites of California Native American tribes.

The California Indian Freedom Act of 2026 aims to safeguard the religious freedom, ceremonial practices, sacred sites, and cultural landscapes of California Native American tribes. It mandates governmental agencies to uphold these practices when accessing state lands and the State Capitol grounds. The act prohibits substantial burdens on tribal religious practices unless necessary for public safety. It also requires agencies to seek free, prior, and informed consent from tribes before making physical changes to state lands.

California Indian Freedom Act of 2026 protects religious practices and sacred sites of California Native American tribes.

The California Indian Freedom Act of 2026 aims to safeguard the religious freedom, ceremonial practices, sacred sites, and cultural landscapes of California Native American tribes. It mandates governmental agencies to uphold these practices when accessing state lands and the State Capitol grounds. The act prohibits substantial burdens on tribal religious practices unless necessary for public safety. It also requires agencies to seek free, prior, and informed consent from tribes before making physical changes to state lands.