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SC H4671

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sarita Edgerton

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits South Carolina courts, arbitration panels, and administrative agencies from enforcing rulings or decisions based on foreign laws that would deny parties constitutional rights including due process, freedom of religion, speech, press, privacy, or marriage rights

  • Voids and makes unenforceable any contract provisions that choose foreign law or foreign jurisdiction if that law would not grant the same constitutional protections as U.S. and South Carolina constitutions

  • Requires courts to deny forum non conveniens claims if transferring the case to a foreign forum would likely violate the constitutional rights of the non-claimant party

  • Exempts Native American tribal laws from the definition of "foreign law" subject to these restrictions

  • Protects religious organizations' rights to adjudicate internal ecclesiastical matters such as clergy selection, discipline, and doctrinal interpretation without court interference

Legislative Description

Protection of Rights granted by the U.S. and S.C. Constitutions

Last Action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Kilmartin, White, Beach

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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