SB84 Summary

• Proposes constitutional amendment titled "American and Alabama Laws for Alabama Courts Amendment" to prohibit Alabama courts from applying or enforcing foreign law if doing so would violate rights guaranteed by U.S. or Alabama Constitutions, state law, or public policy.

• Requires courts, arbitrators, and administrative agencies to modify or void contractual provisions calling for foreign law application or foreign venue if enforcement would violate constitutional rights, except where parties voluntarily waive rights through clear contract language.

• Denies Alabama's recognition of full faith and credit to other states' public acts, records, or judicial proceedings that violate Alabama public policy.

• Exempts corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and other business entities that contractually subject themselves to foreign law in jurisdictions outside Alabama or the United States.

• Requires election held under Sections 284 and 285 of Alabama Constitution, with voter approval needed for amendment to become effective.