IA HF2695

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 guaranteed by the U.S. or Iowa Constitution.

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

Renders void and unenforceable any court ruling or decision based in whole or in part on foreign law that denies a party fundamental constitutional liberties, rights, or privileges.

Invalidates contracts or contractual provisions that require application of foreign law or grant jurisdiction to foreign tribunals if doing so would deny constitutional protections.

Exempts internal religious matters of religious organizations, business entities that voluntarily subject themselves to foreign law, and circumstances where federal law preempts state law including treaty obligations.