S. 254Became Law
ARTIST Act
Prohibit states from banning the sale, trade, transfer, importation, or possession of legally produced Alaska Native marine mammal ivory, bone, and baleen handicrafts
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibit states from banning the sale, trade, transfer, importation, or possession of legally produced Alaska Native marine mammal ivory, bone, and baleen handicrafts
Key points
- Prohibit state bans on handicrafts
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Became Law
Latest action
2026-06-12 — Signed by President.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAlaskaAlaska Natives and HawaiiansHistorical and cultural resourcesMammalsNative AmericansWildlife conservation and habitat protection