Senate Bill No. 22 Summary

• Prohibits enforcement of foreign law against natural persons if it violates rights guaranteed by Indiana or U.S. Constitution.

• Voids contractual provisions requiring foreign law application if enforcement would violate constitutional rights and the provision cannot be modified.

• Prevents courts from granting motions to transfer cases to foreign jurisdictions if the transfer would likely violate constitutional rights of non-moving parties.

• Makes foreign jurisdiction determinations in paternity, child support, adoption, and child custody matters subject to constitutional protections outlined in the bill.

• Establishes that provisions of this chapter control over conflicting provisions in existing Indiana statutes related to foreign judgments and family law matters.