GA SB486

Courts, arbitration panels, administrative agencies, and other tribunals in Georgia are prohibited from enforcing foreign laws if doing so would violate rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution or Georgia Constitution

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

Exceptions allow business entities (corporations, LLCs, partnerships, etc.) to contractually subject themselves to foreign law, except for domestic relations matters such as prenuptial agreements, divorce agreements, and adoptions

Courts cannot 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 July 1, 2026, applying to contracts executed or renewed on or after that date