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Jurisdiction
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Bill
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Summary
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Arkansas
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HB 1474
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Protects the rights and privileges granted under the United States constitution and the Arkansas constitution; declares American laws for American courts.
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Arkansas
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SB 229
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Protects the rights and privileges granted under the United States constitution and the Arkansas constitution; declares American laws for American courts.
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| Delaware |
SB 100 |
The Act is "modeled after American Laws for American Courts legislation that has passed in Tennessee, Louisiana, Arizona, Kansas, South Dakota, Alabama, and North Carolina." |
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Georgia
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HB 171
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Relates to general provisions relating to venue; provides for a cross reference; provides for related matters; provides for an effective date and applicability; repeals conflicting laws.
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Iowa
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HB 135
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Relates to the application of foreign laws; specifies that it shall be the public policy of this state to protect its citizens from the application of foreign laws when the application of foreign law will result in the violation of a right guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of the state of Iowa, including but not limited to due process; freedom of religion, speech, or press; any right of privacy or marriage embodied in the Constitution of the sState of Iowa.
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Indiana
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SB 38
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Provides that a court may not apply, enforce, or grant comity, res judicata, claim preclusion, or issue preclusion to a foreign law, ruling, or judgment if doing so would violate the rights guaranteed by the United States or state Constitution; provides that a provision in a contract that provides for the choice of foreign laws in its interpretation is void and unenforceable; provides that a court may not require any court to adjudicate ecclesiastical matters.
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Kentucky
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HB 29
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Establishes legislative intent that the rights of an individual afforded under the Constitutions of the Commonwealth and the United States take precedence over the application of any foreign law in any judicial or quasi judicial proceeding; strictly construes waivers of constitutional rights; provides exceptions for corporate entities; prohibits choice of venue outside of the Commonwealth.
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Maine
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HB 224
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This bill is based on Tennessee Public Acts, 2010, Public Chapter Number 983. The bill addresses the application of foreign law in this State….
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Minnesota
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SB 1264
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Prohibits application of foreign law in certain cases.
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Mississippi
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HB 177 - ENACTED 3/23/2015
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Addresses the application of foreign laws in judicial proceedings in the state; provides legislative findings; defines certain terms; prohibits the use and enforcement of foreign laws under certain circumstances; provides for applicability in certain circumstances.
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Mississippi
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HB 493
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Addresses the application of foreign laws; defines foreign law; provides legislative findings; prohibits the enforcement of foreign laws under certain circumstances; provides for applicability to certain persons.
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Mississippi
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HB 1216
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Defines foreign law; provides legislative findings; prohibits the enforcement of foreign laws under certain circumstances; provides for applicability to certain persons.
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Mississippi
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HB 1218
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Relates to the application of foreign laws in judicial proceedings in this state; provides legislative findings; defines certain terms; prohibits the use and enforcement of foreign laws under certain circumstances; provides for applicability in certain circumstances.
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Mississippi
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SB 2116
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Addresses the application of foreign laws in judicial proceedings in this state; provides legislative findings; defines certain terms; prohibits the use and enforcement of foreign laws under certain circumstances; provides for applicability in certain circumstances.
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Mississippi
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SB 2702
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Protects rights and privileges granted under the United States Constitution and the Mississippi Constitution of 1890; addresses the application of foreign laws in judicial proceedings in this state; provides legislative findings; defines certain terms; prohibits the use and enforcement of foreign laws under certain circumstances; provides for applicability in certain circumstances.
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Montana
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SB 199
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Prohibits the application of foreign law in state courts; relates to courts.
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New Hampshire
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HB 461
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Prohibits the application of foreign Laws in the courts of this state
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| Ohio |
HB 339 |
Prohibits courts, administrative agencies and arbitrators from applying foreign law to the detriment of constitutional rights under the United States and Ohio Constitutions; relates to equal protection of the laws, due process of law, freedom of religion; freedom of speech, freedom of the press and any right of privacy or marriage; provides that a ruling or decision made by a court, administrative agency, or arbitrator in violation of this section is void and unenforceable. |
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Oregon
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SB 176
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Prohibits courts from applying Sharia law.
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| Pennsylvania |
HB 1288 |
Amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions; provides for definitions; in bases of jurisdiction and interstate and international procedure; prohibits the application of foreign law which would impair constitutional rights. |
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South Carolina
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HB 3521
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Prevents a court or other enforcement authority from enforcing foreign law including, but not limited to, Sharia law in this state from a forum outside of the United States or its territories under certain circumstances.
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South Carolina
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SB 101
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Prevents a court or other enforcement authority from enforcing foreign law in this state from a forum outside of the United States or its territories under certain circumstances.
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Texas
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HB 562
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Relates to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent child relationship in this state.
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Texas
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HB 670
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Relates to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in this state.
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Texas
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HB 828
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Relates to the application of foreign and international Laws and doctrines in this state; requires a court of this state to uphold and apply certain laws, including the doctrine requiring courts to refrain from involvement in religious doctrinal interpretation or application.
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Texas
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HB 899
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Relates to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in certain family law proceedings.
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| Texas |
HB 3943 |
Relates to the application of foreign Laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent child relationship in this state. |
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Texas
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SB 531
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Relates to the application of foreign Laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent child relationship in this state.
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| Texas |
SB 1090 |
Relates to the application of foreign Laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent child relationship in this state. |
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Virginia
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SB 1318
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Relates to application of foreign law in Virginia courts; relates to domestic relations; provides that if a court, administrative agency, arbitrator, mediator, or other adjudicative or enforcement authority in a domestic relations matter bases its ruling or decision on the application of foreign law, and such ruling or decision violates an individual's fundamental constitutional rights, then such decision is void as violative of the public policy of the Commonwealth.
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Washington
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HB 1246
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Protects citizens from the application of foreign laws that would result in a violation of a constitutional right.
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Washington
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SB 5192
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Protects citizens from foreign laws, codes, or systems.
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West Virginia
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HB 2956
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Preserves the rights of individuals guaranteed by the West Virginia Constitution and the United States Constitution when deciding the comity of a legal decision in a foreign country.
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