TO ALLOW FOR THE CROSS DEPUTIZATION OF MUNICIPAL, COUNTY, STATE, AND TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ON FEDERALLY-RECOGNIZED TRIBAL LAND WITHIN THE STATE.

House Bill 1849 would allow municipalities, counties, and the state of Arkansas to enter into agreements with federally-recognized tribal nations. These agreements would enable the cross deputization of law enforcement officers. This means municipal, county, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies could be authorized to enforce tribal, state, and local laws. This authority would apply on federally-recognized tribal land within Arkansas and in surrounding areas.