AR SB97

Establishes Arkansas public policy that recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments or rulings is discretionary and limited when enforcement would conflict with Arkansas's public policy.

Declares that fundamental rights in the U.S. Bill of Rights and Arkansas Declaration of Rights are human rights that transcend jurisdiction and must be considered before enforcing foreign decrees.

Voids and makes unenforceable any court, arbitration, or administrative agency ruling based on foreign law that would not grant parties the same fundamental liberties, rights, and privileges guaranteed by the U.S. and Arkansas Constitutions.

Voids contract provisions selecting foreign law or foreign jurisdiction if the chosen law would not grant parties equal fundamental rights and protections under the U.S. and Arkansas Constitutions.

Prohibits Arkansas courts from granting forum non conveniens claims if doing so would violate the fundamental rights of an Arkansas resident under the U.S. and Arkansas Constitutions in the foreign forum.