OH HB339

Prohibits Ohio courts, administrative agencies, and arbitrators from applying foreign law that does not grant parties the same constitutional rights as U.S. citizens or legal resident aliens, including equal protection, due process, freedom of religion, speech, press, and privacy or marriage rights.

Voids and renders unenforceable any ruling or decision made in violation of this prohibition, as well as contracts or contractual provisions designating or authorizing a foreign legal system that does not provide these constitutional protections.

Requires courts to deny forum non conveniens motions by adverse parties if granting would likely result in violation of constitutional rights in a foreign forum for Ohio residents.

Exempts contracts entered into before the effective date of this section and non-natural persons (corporations) contracting to subject themselves to foreign law outside the United States.

Protects religious organizations' authority to adjudicate internal ecclesiastical matters including member discipline and removal without court interference, and preserves the supremacy of federal treaties and international agreements over this state law.