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MI HB5874

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/14/2016

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Hooker

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits courts, arbitrators, and administrative agencies from enforcing foreign laws if doing so would violate rights guaranteed by the Michigan or U.S. Constitution.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Excludes religious organizations from the act's provisions, preventing courts from adjudicating ecclesiastical matters or interpreting religious doctrine.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/14/2016

Full Bill Text

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