S. 254Became Law
ARTIST Act
Prohibits states from banning the sale and other interstate commerce of legally produced Alaska Native marine mammal ivory bone and baleen handicrafts and clothing
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibits states from banning the sale and other interstate commerce of legally produced Alaska Native marine mammal ivory bone and baleen handicrafts and clothing
Key points
- Prohibit state bans on marine mammal products
- Allow interstate commerce of 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