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WY HB0119

Bill

Status

Failed

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rachel Rodriguez-Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Budget Session

AI Summary

  • Court rulings, arbitration decisions, and administrative agency decisions based on foreign law are void and unenforceable if they deny parties constitutional rights including equal protection, due process, free exercise of religion, freedom of speech, privacy, and marriage rights

  • "Foreign law" is defined as any law, legal code, or legal system from outside U.S. states and territories, including international organizations and tribunals

  • Exceptions preserve application of common law, federally recognized Indian tribe law for Wyoming reservations, existing Wyoming Supreme Court opinions, ecclesiastical matters of religious organizations, voluntary agreements to foreign law, and federal preemption including treaties

  • Courts cannot transfer civil cases to another venue if the transfer would result in application of foreign law that violates constitutional rights

  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

No foreign law in Wyoming.

Last Action

Failed Introduction 39-22-1-0-0

2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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