SB61 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment titled the "American and Alabama Laws for Alabama Courts Amendment" to prohibit Alabama courts from applying foreign law when it would violate rights guaranteed by the U.S. or Alabama Constitutions.

• Defines foreign law as any law, rule, or legal code established outside U.S. states or territories, or adopted by any people or culture different from U.S. or Alabama law.

• Requires courts, arbitrators, and administrative agencies to modify or void contractual provisions choosing foreign law or foreign forums if enforcement would violate constitutional rights including due process, religious freedom, speech, assembly, press, privacy, or marriage rights.

• Exempts corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and other business entities from the amendment's restrictions if they voluntarily contract to subject themselves to foreign law.

• Requires voter approval through election held according to Alabama Constitution Sections 284 and 285.