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AZ SB1018
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Janae Shamp
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AI Summary
- Amends Arizona's definition of "foreign law" to explicitly include Sharia law as a prohibited foreign legal system that courts cannot apply
- Expands the definition of foreign law to encompass any foreign, religious, or cultural law, custom, or practice that allows honor killings, honor-based violence, or forced/coerced marriages
- Prohibits application of foreign laws permitting marriages involving minors that violate Arizona law, female genital mutilation, or physical punishment of minors constituting abuse
- Bars recognition of foreign laws justifying domestic violence, spousal abuse based on cultural/religious/family authority, or restrictions on liberty based on gender, religion, or family honor
- Includes polygamy and any conduct violating Arizona criminal law within the expanded definition of prohibited foreign law
Legislative Description
Foreign law; sharia law; prohibition
Prohibition
Last Action
House read second time
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules3/2/2026
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections3/2/2026
Rules1/12/2026
Federalism1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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