IA HF2554

Prohibits Iowa courts, arbitration panels, tribunals, and administrative agencies from transferring civil actions to another court or forum if the transfer would result in application of foreign law that violates constitutional rights under the U.S. or Iowa Constitution.

Defines "foreign law" as any law, legal code, or legal system from jurisdictions outside U.S. states and territories, including rules of international organizations, tribunals, or courts.

Renders void and unenforceable any court ruling, arbitration decision, or contract provision based on foreign law that denies a party fundamental liberties, rights, or privileges guaranteed by the U.S. or Iowa Constitution.

Exempts from these restrictions: existing Iowa Supreme Court precedent, internal religious organization matters (including clergy selection and religious doctrine), business entities that voluntarily subject themselves to foreign law, and situations where federal law preempts state law including treaty obligations.

Applies to civil actions, contracts, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings commenced on or after the effective date of the Act.