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MI HB5874
Bill
Status
9/14/2016
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Hooker
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AI Summary
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Prohibits courts, arbitrators, and administrative agencies from enforcing foreign laws if doing so would violate rights guaranteed by the Michigan or U.S. Constitution.
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Requires modification or voiding of contract provisions choosing foreign law or foreign forums if enforcement would violate constitutional rights, except for corporations and business entities.
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Allows Michigan courts to deny forum non conveniens claims if granting them would likely violate a natural person's constitutional rights in the foreign forum.
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Excludes religious organizations from the act's provisions, preventing courts from adjudicating ecclesiastical matters or interpreting religious doctrine.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Civil rights; other; application of foreign laws; prohibit if application will result in violation of constitutional right. Creates new act.
Courts: jurisdiction
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/14/2016
9/15/2016