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MN SF1264

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Dave Brown

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Declares it public policy to protect Minnesota citizens from application of foreign law that violates rights guaranteed by U.S. or Minnesota Constitutions, including due process, freedom of religion/speech/press, and privacy/marriage rights.

  • Makes void and unenforceable any court ruling, arbitration decision, or administrative agency decision based on foreign law that would not grant parties the same fundamental liberties and rights as guaranteed by U.S. or Minnesota Constitutions.

  • Voids and makes unenforceable contracts or contractual provisions where parties mutually agree to foreign law or foreign jurisdiction if that law would not grant parties constitutional rights and protections.

  • Exempts corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, business associations, and other legal entities from these restrictions when contracting to subject themselves to foreign law outside Minnesota or the United States.

  • Prohibits courts from interpreting the law to limit free exercise of religion or to adjudicate ecclesiastical matters of religious organizations, and requires compliance with preempting federal treaties or international agreements.

Legislative Description

Foreign law application prohibition

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

3/2/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/2/2015

Full Bill Text

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