Key facts about bill on businesses offering ‘Native American’ experiences

by Adnan Alam

Here are key facts about a bill calling for the state to regulate businesses and individuals selling participation in ceremonies billed as traditional Native American:

_ Bill Number: SB 1164
_ Author: Sen. Albert Hale, D-St. Michaels
_ Key Provision: Would require the Arizona Department of Health Services, working with the Arizona Commission of Indian Affairs, to develop regulations.
_ Wouldn’t Apply To: Rituals that are performed on tribal land and are authorized by a tribal jurisdiction’s governing board.