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Sharia and Other Foreign Law (HB119)
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2026
The bill, titled No Shari'a Act, restricts the use of Sharia and other foreign laws in state legal proceedings. It aims to protect parties from rulings or contracts that apply foreign law violating rights guaranteed by the U.S. and State Constitutions, such as equal protection and freedom of religion. The bill prohibits courts from enforcing any rulings, decisions, or contracts based on foreign laws that undermine constitutional rights, effective July 1, 2026.
Vote Yes on this bill if you want to ensure that no foreign laws or legal systems override the guarantees of the United States Constitution in our jurisdiction.
Organizations that support this bill may include those advocating for legal limitations on the application of foreign laws in domestic courts.
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Vote No on this bill if you want to allow consideration of foreign legal principles in resolving certain cases, particularly where they do not conflict with constitutional rights.
Organizations that oppose this bill may include those advocating for cultural integration and religious freedom, as well as civil liberties groups concerned about discrimination.
