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AB-977 • 2026

California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 2001: California State University: burial sites: human remains.

California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 2001: California State University: burial sites: human remains.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Ramos
Last action
Official status
Chaptered
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The effective date is not provided in the official metadata, only the chaptering date.

Requiring CSU to Create a Policy for Reburying Native American Human Remains

This law requires the California State University system to create rules for reburying returned human remains on university land after consulting with and agreeing upon locations with culturally affiliated tribes.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires the California State University (CSU) to develop a policy for reburial of Native American human remains that have been repatriated onto CSU-owned land.
  • Mandates that the new policy include requirements for CSU officials to consult with California Indian tribes on specified topics.
  • States that any proposed location for reburial must be mutually agreed upon by the university and the culturally affiliated tribe.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Trustees of the California State University
  • California Indian tribes that are culturally affiliated with potential reburial land

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official summary mentions consultation on 'specified topics' but does not list what those specific topics are.
  • The text provided does not state a deadline for when the policy must be completed.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Chaptered

Official Summary Text

California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 2001: California State University: burial sites: human remains.