AR HB1041

Establishes state policy to protect citizens from application of foreign laws that would violate fundamental constitutional rights including due process, equal protection, freedom of religion, speech, press, right to bear arms, privacy, and marriage rights as defined by Arkansas Constitution.

Makes court rulings void and unenforceable if based wholly or partly on foreign law that does not grant affected parties the listed constitutional rights and protections.

Voids and makes unenforceable contracts or contractual provisions that specify foreign law or foreign jurisdiction to govern disputes if that law does not grant parties the enumerated constitutional rights.

Exempts corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and other business entities from these restrictions when they voluntarily contract to subject themselves to foreign law.

Clarifies that the law does not limit free exercise of religion or prohibit religious organizations from adjudicating ecclesiastical matters, and does not conflict with federal treaties or international agreements.

Amends contract law to prohibit enforcement of contracts that result in waiver of rights protected by Arkansas or United States Constitution.