GA HB1369

Courts, arbitration panels, administrative agencies, and other tribunals in Georgia are prohibited from enforcing foreign law if doing so would violate rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution or Georgia Constitution, with any such ruling declared void and unenforceable.

"Foreign law" is defined as any law or legal system from jurisdictions outside U.S. states and territories, including international organizations and tribunals, but explicitly excludes Native American tribal laws.

Exceptions allow businesses to contractually agree to foreign law, but this exception does not apply to domestic relations matters including prenuptial agreements, divorce agreements, and adoptions.

Courts cannot grant forum non conveniens motions to transfer cases to foreign jurisdictions unless clear and convincing evidence shows the foreign jurisdiction's laws would not violate U.S. or Georgia constitutional rights.

Effective July 1, 2026, applying to contracts executed or renewed on or after that date.