OH HB513

Prohibits courts, administrative agencies, and arbitrators from basing rulings on foreign law systems that do not grant parties fundamental constitutional rights including equal protection, due process, freedom of religion, speech, press, and privacy/marriage rights.

Voids and makes unenforceable any contract or contractual provision that designates or authorizes choice of foreign law to govern disputes if that foreign law system does not grant the same fundamental constitutional protections.

Requires courts to deny forum non conveniens motions filed by adverse parties in actions brought by Ohio residents if granting the motion would likely result in violation of constitutional rights in the foreign forum.

Does not apply to non-natural persons (businesses/organizations) that voluntarily contract to subject themselves to foreign law outside the United States, nor does it affect religious organizations' internal ecclesiastical matters.

Does not authorize courts to interpret the section as conflicting with federal treaties or international agreements to which the United States is a party.