S. 254Became Law
ARTIST Act
Prohibits states from banning the sale, transfer, or possession of legally produced Alaska Native marine mammal ivory, bone, and baleen handicrafts
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibits states from banning the sale, transfer, or possession of legally produced Alaska Native marine mammal ivory, bone, and baleen handicrafts
Key points
- Prohibit state bans on marine mammal products
- Allow interstate commerce in Alaska Native handicrafts
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Became Law
Latest action
2026-06-12 — Became Public Law No: 119-99.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAlaskaAlaska Natives and HawaiiansHistorical and cultural resourcesMammalsNative AmericansWildlife conservation and habitat protection