HB 1845 Summary

• Declares it state public policy to protect Oklahoma citizens from application of foreign laws that would violate constitutional rights, including due process, freedom of religion/speech/press, and privacy/marriage rights as defined by Oklahoma Constitution.

• Voids and renders unenforceable any court ruling, arbitration decision, or contract provision that applies foreign law to disputes if such law would not grant parties the same fundamental liberties and rights guaranteed under U.S. and Oklahoma Constitutions.

• Prohibits Oklahoma courts from granting motions based on forum non conveniens (inconvenient venue) if doing so would violate a resident's constitutional rights by forcing them into a foreign forum.

• Excludes corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and other business entities from these protections, allowing them to voluntarily contract under foreign law in jurisdictions outside Oklahoma and the United States.

• Preserves protections for religious freedom and ecclesiastical matters, ensuring nothing in the law limits free exercise of religion or authorizes courts to adjudicate religious organization matters (clergy discipline, doctrine interpretation, etc.) in violation of Establishment Clause or state constitution.