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FL S1360

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/22/2011

Primary Sponsor

Greg Evers

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 45.022, F.S. to restrict application of foreign law in family law proceedings under chapters 61 and 88 (marriage dissolution, support, child custody, and interstate family support matters)

  • Voids court rulings and contractual provisions that apply foreign law denying fundamental constitutional liberties, rights, and privileges guaranteed by the Florida or U.S. Constitution

  • Applies only to natural persons in constitutional rights violations, not corporations or business entities except when necessary for effective relief in family law proceedings

  • Requires strict construction against waiver of constitutional rights and prohibits enforcement of forum selection clauses in foreign jurisdictions that would deny constitutional protections

  • Excludes ecclesiastical matters of religious organizations and federal treaty obligations from the statute's application

Legislative Description

Application of Foreign Law in Certain Cases

Last Action

Died on Calendar

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Budget3/1/2012
Criminal And Civil Justice Appropriations Subcommittee2/6/2012
Budget1/26/2012
Judiciary1/13/2012

Full Bill Text

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