ND HB1425

Defines "foreign law" as any law, legal code, or system from jurisdictions outside the United States, including international organizations and tribunals, but excludes Native American tribal laws.

Voids and makes unenforceable any court, arbitration, or administrative agency ruling that bases decisions on foreign law that would not grant parties the fundamental liberties, rights, and privileges guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution or North Dakota Constitution.

Voids contractual provisions requiring disputes to be governed by foreign law that would deny parties constitutional rights and privileges, unless the contract involves entities that agree to subject themselves to foreign law outside North Dakota or the United States.

Requires courts to deny claims brought by state residents if granting the claim would violate fundamental constitutional liberties, rights, and privileges.

Preserves religious organizations' right to adjudicate ecclesiastical matters without court intervention and ensures the section does not conflict with federal treaties or international agreements to which the United States is a party.