HB 9288

House·20th Congress·Filed May 18, 2026

An Act Strengthening Access to Justice for Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (Iccs/Ips) by Establishing Indigenous Peoples Justice Desks and Special Calendars in the Regular Courts, Providing for Coordination with Customary Justice Mechanisms and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (Ncip), and for Other Purposes

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The proposed Indigenous Peoples Access to Justice Act would set up dedicated desks and special court schedules to help Indigenous communities get faster, culturally‑sensitive assistance in regular courts, while linking them with customary dispute‑resolution bodies and the NCIP.

Justice and JudiciaryCulture, Arts and HeritageLocal Government

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Christopherson "Coco" M. YapReceipts →

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