Senate Bill 36 Summary

• Prohibits courts, arbitrators, and administrative agencies from enforcing foreign law if it would violate rights guaranteed by the Indiana or United States Constitution.

• Requires modification or amendment of contract provisions calling for foreign law interpretation to preserve constitutional rights, unless the contract explicitly states it will be governed by foreign law.

• Makes contractual provisions unmodifiable without violating constitutional rights void, unless the contract specifically provides for foreign law application.

• Prohibits courts from granting motions to transfer cases to foreign forums if the transfer would likely violate the constitutional rights of the non-moving party.

• Takes effect July 1, 2012.