To amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the “Long-Term Leasing Act”), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes

Summary

Official

This bill authorizes the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to lease their land held in trust for a term of up to 99 years. Both tribes are located in Massachusetts.

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Bill Progress

Passed House, sent to Senate

Introduced(1/23/25)

Committee

Passed House

Passed Senate

President

Law

Sponsor

Mr. Keating

House (D) Massachusetts – 9

Topics

State Policy

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Mar 4, 2026

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