CO SB277

Establishes the "American Laws for American Courts Act" to void and make unenforceable any court, arbitration, tribunal, or administrative agency ruling based on foreign laws that do not grant parties the same fundamental liberties, rights, and privileges guaranteed under Colorado and U.S. constitutions.

Voids contractual provisions requiring disputes to be governed by foreign law, legal codes, or systems that would not provide parties the same constitutional protections, even if mutually agreed upon.

Voids contractual jurisdiction clauses selecting foreign forums if the chosen jurisdiction's law would violate fundamental rights and privileges, and requires Colorado courts to deny forum non conveniens claims if dismissing would violate a resident's constitutional rights.

Defines "law, legal code, or system" to include any jurisdiction outside U.S. states or territories, including international organizations and tribunals applied by foreign courts, administrative bodies, or tribunals.

Takes effect January 1, 2018, subject to a ninety-day referendum petition period; if petitioned, the act requires voter approval at the November 2018 general election to take effect.