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GA HB895
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
Dustin Hightower
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AI Summary
- Any tribunal ruling based in whole or in part on foreign law shall be void and unenforceable if it would deny parties rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution or the Georgia Constitution
- "Foreign law" is defined as any law, legal code, or system from a jurisdiction outside U.S. states or territories, including international organizations and tribunals, but explicitly excluding Native American tribal laws
- Exceptions are provided for international arbitration, certain corporate code provisions, and business entities that voluntarily contract to be subject to foreign law; however, the business entity exception does not apply to domestic relations contracts such as prenuptial agreements, divorce agreements, and adoptions
- Courts may not grant forum non conveniens motions to refile cases in foreign jurisdictions unless clear and convincing evidence shows the foreign jurisdiction's laws would not violate U.S. or Georgia constitutional rights
- Effective date is July 1, 2014, applying to contracts executed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Laws and statutes; effect and enforcement of foreign laws; revise provisions
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/5/2014
Full Bill Text
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