The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5388, aims to amend the general statutes to affirm and expand the natural fishing, hunting, and aquaculture rights of state-recognized Native American tribes on their ancestral lands and waters. This legislation seeks to ensure the preservation of cultural heritage, promote sustainable resource management, provide equitable access to ancestral lands, and create economic development opportunities for these tribes.

The bill does not specify any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language that emphasizes the rights of Native American tribes in relation to fishing, hunting, and aquaculture. By doing so, it aims to enhance the recognition and protection of these rights, thereby supporting the tribes' cultural and economic interests.