State: Arkansas Author: Sen. Bledsoe Title: SJR 10 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Limiting application of foreign laws to protect the constitutional and legal rights afforded to the people of Arkansas. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2011/2011R/Bills/SJR10.pdf |
State: Florida Author: Senator Hays and Evers Title: SB 1962, American and Florida Laws for Florida Courts Act Legislative Year First Introduced: 2010 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://archive.flsenate.gov/cgi-bin/view_page.pl?Tab=session&Submenu=1&FT=D&File=sb1962c1.html&Directory=session/2010/Senate/bills/billtext/html/ |
State: Florida Author: Senator Hays and Evers Title: SB 1294 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Documents/loaddoc.aspx?FileName=_s1294__.docx&DocumentType=Bill&BillNumber=1294&Session=2011 |
State: Florida Author: Rep. Metz, Adkins (+10 more) Title: HB 1273 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Documents/loaddoc.aspx?FileName=_h1273__.docx&DocumentType=Bill&BillNumber=1273&Session=2011 |
State: Florida Author: Sen. Hays, Evers Title: SB 1360 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language (prohibiting the use of foreign laws as they conflict with legal/constitutional rights as it relates to family law cases) Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA, Florida Family Association Bill: http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2012/1360/BillText/Filed/HTML |
State: Oklahoma Author: Sen. Marlatt Title: SB 671 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: Passed in Senate, died in committee in the House Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Banned using foreign law in instances where it may serve as a defense for a misdemeanor or felony Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2011-12%20COMMITTEE%20SUBS/SCCS/SB671%20CCS2.PDF |
State: Florida Author: Senator Hays Title: SB 386: Application of Foreign Law in Courts Legislative Year First Introduced: 2014 Did it move forward?: Signed into law by Governor Scott Enacted/active/dead: Enacted Text: The attempt to enforce foreign law is void in those circumstances where is conflicts with constitutional rights. The courts also cannot enforce judgments of foreign courts if the persons involved were not afforded due process. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA, Florida Family Association, Florida Family Policy Council, ACT for America Bill: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/386/BillText/er/PDF |
State: Arkansas Author: Rep. Brandt Smith (R) Title: HB 1474, An Act to Protect the Rights and Privileges Granted Under the United States Constitution and the Arkansas Constitution; to Declare American Laws for American Courts; and for Other Purposes. Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA, ALAC Bill: http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2015/2015R/Bills/HB1474.pdf |
State: Arkansas Author: Rep. Randy Alexander (R) Title: HB 1348, An Act to Protect Rights and Privileges Granted Under the United States Constitution and the Arkansas Constitution; to Declare an Emergency; and for Other Purposes. Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: ftp://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/2013/Public/HB1348.pdf |
State: Delaware Author: Sen. David G. Lawson (R-Delaware) Title: SB 100, An Act to Amend Title 10 of the Delaware Code Relating to Judicial Procedures Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://legis.delaware.gov/json/BillDetail/GetHtmlDocument?fileAttachmentId=49911 |
State: West Virginia Author: Del. Moffatt, Nelson, Folk, Azinger, Faircloth Title: HB 2994 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2016 Did it move forward?: Sent to the House Judiciary Committee January of 2016. Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: In addition to Sharia law, targets Canon law, Halacha and Karma Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Text_HTML/2016_SESSIONS/RS/bills/hb2994%20intr.pdf |
State: Oregon Author: Sen. Brian Boquist (R - Dallas) Title: Senate Bill 479, Prohibits Courts from Using Sharia Law Legislative Year First Introduced: 2017 Did it move forward?: Sent to Committee on Judiciary and remained there through adjournment. Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: A court may not consider Sharia law in making judicial decisions. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2017R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB479 |
State: Pennsylvania Author: Rep. Daryl Metcalfe Title: HB 1288, American Laws for American Courts Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: Held in house as of October 2016. Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Prohibits courts to base judgments and rulings off of foreign systems or powers. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2015&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=1288&pn=1719 |
State: South Carolina Author: Senator Thomas Title: S 1387 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2010 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Amendment banning judicial consideration of legal precepts of other nations or cultures including, "Sharia Law," and conventions or treaties. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess118_2009-2010/bills/1387.htm |
State: South Carolina Author: Sens. Fair, Campsen, Verdin, and others Title: S 444 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3490&session=119&summary=B&headerfooter=1 |
State: South Carolina Author: Reps. Nanney, Hamilton, Barfield, and others Title: H 3490 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3490&session=119&summary=B&headerfooter=1 |
State: Florida Author: Rep. Metz, Adkins (+10 more) Title: HB 1209 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: Passed by House, died in Senate Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language (prohibiting the use of foreign laws as they conflict with legal/constitutional rights as it relates to family law cases) Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA, Florida Family Association Bill: http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2012/1209/BillText/Filed/PDF |
State: Wyoming Author: State Rep. Gerald Gay (R) Title: H.R. Res. 0005 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Amendment to a bill, requiring courts to rely on federal and state laws when deciding cases and to forbid courts from using international law as precedent when deciding cases. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://legisweb.state.wy.us/2013/Titles/HJ0005.htm |
State: Wyoming Author: Rep. Gerald Gay (R) Title: HJR 8, Sharia Law Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Bans judicial consideration of a religious or cultural law, including international law and Sharia law. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://legisweb.state.wy.us/2011/Introduced/HJ0008.pdf |
State: Iowa Author: Rep. Shultz Title: HF 2313 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2010 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Banned judicial consideration of foreign law Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=83&ba=HF2313 |
State: Florida Author: Rep Neil Combee (R) Title: HB 903, Application of Foreign Law in Certain Cases Legislative Year First Introduced: 2014 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA, Florida Family Association, Florida Family Policy Council Bill: http://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/903/BillText/Filed/PDF |
State: Florida Author: Rep. Chris Dorworth (R) Title: H 1037, American and Florida Laws for Florida Courts Legislative Year First Introduced: 2010 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://archive.flsenate.gov/data/session/2010/House/bills/billtext/pdf/h103700.pdf |
State: Florida Author: Rep Larry Metz (R) Title: CS/HB 351, An Act Relating to Application of Foreign Law in Certain Cases Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Florida Family Association, APPA Bill: http://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/351/BillText/e1/PDF |
State: Alabama Author: Sen. Cam Ward (R) Title: SB 33, American and Alabama Laws for Alabama Courts Amendment Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Amendment using ALAC language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: |
State: South Dakota Author: Representative Hunt Title: HB 1253 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: Enacted (signed by the Governor) Enacted/active/dead: Enacted Text: ���no court, administrative agency, or other governmental agency may enforce any provisions of any religious code.� Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://sdlegislature.gov/docs/legsession/2012/Bills/HB1253HJU.pdf |
State: Oklahoma Author: Reps. Key, Tibbs, Reynolds, Kern, and others Title: HJR 1056, Save Our State Amendment Legislative Year First Introduced: 2010 Did it move forward?: Passed in Senate, died in committee in the House Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2009-10%20ENR/hres/HJR1056%20ENR.PDF |
State: South Dakota Author: Sen. Lederman and Reps. Miller and Russel Title: SB 136 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.sdlegislature.gov/docs/legsession/2012/Bills/SB136P.htm |
State: Texas Author: Reps. Creighton, Aliseda, Kleinschmidt, Jackson, Sheets Title: HB 274, Amendment 6 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Passed in the House, removed by Senate Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=82R&Bill=HB274 |
State: Iowa Author: Rep. Greg Hartsill (R) Title: HF 223 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2017 Did it move forward?: Sent to House Judiciary Committee and then adjourned for 2013. Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: It shall be the public policy of this state to protect its citizens from the application of foreign laws when the application of foreign law will result in the violation of right guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of the State of Iowa Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/publications/search/document?fq=id:852428&q=foreign |
State: Texas Author: Reps. Berman and Hilderbran introduced Amendment to HB 79 Title: HB 79, Amendment 12 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Added by House June 21, removed June 22 Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=821&Bill=HB79 |
State: Mississippi Author: Rep. Mark Baker (R) Title: HB 1218 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://index.ls.state.ms.us/isysnative/UzpcRG9jdW1lbnRzXDIwMTVccGRmXGhiXDEyMDAtMTI5OVxoYjEyMThpbi5wZGY=/hb1218in.pdf#xml=http://10.240.72.35/isysquery/irlecff/6/hilite |
State: Utah Author: Rep. Carl Wimmer (R) Title: HB 296, American Laws for American Courts Legislative Year First Introduced: 2010 Did it move forward?: Withdrawn after Wimmer decided it would hurt international business and banking. Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Wimmer both said the bill was too broad and that Utah doesn't actually have any issues with sharia law but wants to keep it that way. He said this bill is preemptive. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Act for America's site; https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-12-09-shariaban09_ST_N.htm Bill: |
State: Mississippi Author: Senator Chris McDaniel (R), Senator Melanie Sojourner (R) Title: SB 2702 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://index.ls.state.ms.us/isysnative/UzpcRG9jdW1lbnRzXDIwMTVccGRmXHNiXDI3MDAtMjc5OVxzYjI3MDJpbi5wZGY=/sb2702in.pdf#xml=http://10.240.72.35/isysquery/irlecff/15/hilite |
State: Alabama Author: Sen. Gerald Allen (R) Title: SB 40, American and Alabama Laws for Alabama Courts Amendment Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Amendment to a bill, using ALAC language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: |
State: Florida Author: Sen. Alan Hays Title: SB 1360, An Act Relating to Application of Foreign Law in Certain Cases Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA, Florida Family Association Bill: http://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2012/1360/BillText/Filed/PDF |
State: Alabama Author: Sen. Cam Ward (R) Title: SB 84, American and Alabama Laws for Alabama Courts Amendment Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: Indefinitely postponed Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Amendment to a bill, using ALAC language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: |
State: Mississippi Author: Sen. Joey Fillingane Title: SB 2116 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://index.ls.state.ms.us/isysnative/UzpcRG9jdW1lbnRzXDIwMTVccGRmXHNiXDIxMDAtMjE5OVxzYjIxMTZpbi5wZGY=/sb2116in.pdf#xml=http://10.240.72.35/isysquery/irlecff/10/hilite |
State: Washington Author: HB 1246/SB 5192 Title: Protecting citizens from the application of foreign laws that would result in a violation of a constitutional right. Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: Remained in Committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Prohibits use of foreign law in courts. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2015-16/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1246.pdf |
State: Iowa Author: Rep. Alons Title: HF 489 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=84&ba=HF489 |
State: Iowa Author: Rep. Pearson Title: HJR 14 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Banned judicial consideration of foreign law Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=84&ba=HJR14 |
State: Iowa Author: Rep. Pearson Title: HF 575, Iowa Freedom and Sovereignty Act Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Prohibits foreign law in courts as it conflicts with legal and constitutional rights Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=84&ba=hf575 |
State: Georgia Author: Sen. McKoon, Shafer, Wilkinson, Unterman, Hill Title: SR 926 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Amendment banning recognition and/or enforcement of a religious system, belief, code, ethnic, or tribal practice. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20112012/121463.pdf |
State: Louisiana Author: Rep. Wooton (R-105) Title: House Bill 785 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2010 Did it move forward?: Passed June 2010, enacted August 2010 Enacted/active/dead: Enacted Text: Protect citizens from the application of foreign law when it conflicts with legal or constitutional rights. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Direct affiliation with ALAC. Published on ALAC website. Bill: http://legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=722536&n=HB785%20Act%20714 |
State: Michigan Author: Rep. Agema Title: HB 4769 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(b0gbpsllwrictm0e305afrf3))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=2011-HB-4769 |
State: Michigan Author: Sen. Kahn, Marleau, Nofs, Jansen Title: SB 701 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(kja0wqz0osn4earjjkts0x1r))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=2011-SB-0701 |
State: Georgia Author: Sen. Hill, Loudermilk, Hamrick, Bethel, Gooch Title: SB 51, American Laws for Georgia Courts Act Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA, Act for America Bill: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20112012/109160.pdf |
State: Nebraska Author: Senator Christensen Title: LB 647, Prohibit the Use of Certain Foreign Laws in Nebraska Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Indefinitely postponed as of April 2012 Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Court rulings that violate a person's constitutional rights are void. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/102/PDF/Intro/LB647.pdf |
State: Georgia Author: Reps Coomer, Jacobs, Atwood, Weldon, Allison, Spencer Title: HB 242, American Laws for Georgia Courts Act Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA, Act for America Bill: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20112012/122806.pdf |
State: Georgia Author: Sen. Tommie Williams (R) Title: SR 808 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2014 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit the application of foreign law in Georgia courts when such foreign law is in violation of rights guaranteed to natural citizens by the US and Georgia Constitutions; to prohibit the application of laws enacted by other states that violate the public policy of the State of Georgia; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20132014/SR/808 |
State: Mississippi Author: Rep. Becky Currie (R) Title: HB 493 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://index.ls.state.ms.us/isysnative/UzpcRG9jdW1lbnRzXDIwMTVccGRmXGhiXDA0MDAtMDQ5OVxoYjA0OTNpbi5wZGY=/hb0493in.pdf#xml=http://10.240.72.35/isysquery/irlecff/4/hilite |
State: Georgia Author: Rep. Dustin Hightower (R), Rep. Tom Weldon (R), Rep. Terry Rogers (R), Rep. Trey Kelley (R), Rep. Alex Atwood (R), Rep. Stephen Allison (R) Title: HB 895, An Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to laws and statutes, so as to revise provisions relating to the effect and enforcement of foreign laws; Legislative Year First Introduced: 2014 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20132014/HB/895 |
State: Mississippi Author: Senator Tommy Gollott (R), Senator Joseph Seymour (R) Title: SB 2595 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2016 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: An Act to create new sections 11-63-3 and 11-63-5, Mississippi Code of 1972, to prohibit the application of Sharia Law in divorce and child custody cases; to clarify exemption from the law of business contracts entered into by Mississippi businesses; and for related purposes. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://index.ls.state.ms.us/isysnative/UzpcRG9jdW1lbnRzXDIwMTZccGRmXHNiXDI1MDAtMjU5OVxzYjI1OTVpbi5wZGY=/sb2595in.pdf#xml=http://10.240.72.35/isysquery/irl5054/2/hilite |
State: Idaho Author: Rep. Eric Redman (R), Rep. Christy Perry (R), Rep. Mike Moyle (R), Rep. Brendt J. Crane (R), Rep. John Vander Woude (R), Rep. John Rusche (D), Rep. Mathew Erpelding (D), Rep. Donna Pence (D) Title: HB 568, American and Idaho Laws for Idaho Courts Legislative Year First Introduced: 2016 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2016/legislation/H0568.pdf |
State: Mississippi Author: Senator Sally Doty (R), Senator Philip Moran (R) Title: SB 2400 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2016 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://index.ls.state.ms.us/isysnative/UzpcRG9jdW1lbnRzXDIwMTZccGRmXHNiXDI0MDAtMjQ5OVxzYjI0MDBpbi5wZGY=/sb2400in.pdf#xml=http://10.240.72.35/isysquery/irl5054/1/hilite |
State: Indiana Author: Sen. John W. Waterman (R) Title: SB 460 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Foreign law. Prohibits the enforcement of a foreign law (defined as a law, rule, or legal code or system established and used outside the jurisdiction of the United States) if the enforcement would violate a right granted by the Constitution of the State of Indiana or the Constitution of the United States. Provides that a provision in a contract or agreement that calls for the application of foreign law is void if the provision cannot be modified, unless the contract explicitly states that it will be interpreted in accordance with foreign law. Prohibits a court from granting certain motions to transfer a case to another jurisdiction if the transfer is likely to affect the constitutional rights of the nonmoving party. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://www.in.gov/legislative/bills/2013/IN/IN0460.1.html |
State: Mississippi Author: Rep. Chris McDaniel Title: SB 2729 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://index.ls.state.ms.us/isysnative/UzpcRG9jdW1lbnRzXDIwMTNccGRmXHNiXDI3MDAtMjc5OVxzYjI3Mjlpbi5wZGY=/sb2729in.pdf#xml=http://10.240.72.35/isysquery/irl391/5/hilite |
State: Indiana Author: Sen. Dennis Kruse Title: SB 22 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Application of foreign law. Prohibits the enforcement of foreign law (defined as a law established and used outside the jurisdiction of the United States) against a natural person, if the enforcement would violate a right granted by the constitution of Indiana or the United States. Provides that a provision in a contract or agreement between natural persons calling for the application of foreign law is not enforceable and is void if the provision cannot be modified. Prohibits a court from granting certain motions to transfer a case to another jurisdiction if the transfer is likely to affect the constitutional rights of a natural person who is a nonmoving party. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://www.in.gov/legislative/bills/2013/IN/IN0022.1.html |
State: Mississippi Author: Representative Becky Currie (R) Title: HB 1333 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://index.ls.state.ms.us/isysnative/UzpcRG9jdW1lbnRzXDIwMTNccGRmXGhiXDEzMDAtMTM5OVxoYjEzMzNpbi5wZGY=/hb1333in.pdf#xml=http://10.240.72.35/isysquery/irl391/4/hilite |
State: New Jersey Author: Assemblyman Ronald Dancer Title: A1724: An Act concerning the application of foreign laws and supplementing Title 2A of the New Jersey Statutes. Legislative Year First Introduced: 2016 Did it move forward?: Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee January 2016. Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Prohibiting the use of foreign law when it violates with a person's constitutional rights. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A2000/1724_I1.HTM |
State: New Jersey Author: Assemblywoman Vandervalk and Rep Bergen (R - 39) Title: AB 3496 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2010 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2010/Bills/A3500/3496_I1.HTM |
State: Indiana Author: Sen. Waterman Title: SB 36 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.in.gov/apps/lsa/session/billwatch/billinfo?year=2012&request=getBill&docno=36 |
State: Texas Author: Reps. Berman, Miller, Flynn, Howard, Weber Title: HB 911 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=82R&Bill=HB911 |
State: Texas Author: Rep. Berman Title: HJR 57 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Bans judicial consideration of a religious or cultural law. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=82R&Bill=HJR57 |
State: New Mexico Author: Sen. Rod Adair (R-Roswell) Title: Senate Joint Resolution 18 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee. Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Prohibit New Mexico from considering legal precepts of foreign courts and cultures. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: https://www.nmlegis.gov/sessions/11%20regular/resolutions/senate/SJR18.html |
State: Texas Author: Reps. Berman, Flynn, Howard, Miller Title: HB 999 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Prohibits courts from "religious doctrinal interpretation or application" Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=82R&Bill=HB999 |
State: Texas Author: Reps. Zedler, Flynn Title: HB 1240 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Prohibits courts to base judgments and rulings off of foreign systems or powers not recognized by Texas or the U.S. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=82R&Bill=HB1240 |
State: Texas Author: Reps. Hilderbran, Weber, King, Chisum Title: HB 3027 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=82R&Bill=HB3027 |
State: South Carolina Author: Rep. Wendy K. Nanney (R-Greenville) and Rep. Chip Limehouse Title: H3521 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: Died in the Senate, but passed the House Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Prohibit the use of foreign law when it conflicts with legal or constitutional rights. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/query.php?search=DOC&searchtext=Sharia&category=LEGISLATION&session=121&conid=8086763&result_pos=&keyval=1213521&numrows=10 |
State: Indiana Author: Sen. Brent Steele (R) Title: SB 29, A Bill for an Act to Amend the Indiana Code Concerning Civil Procedure Legislative Year First Introduced: 2016 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2016/bills/senate/29#document-66244c96 |
State: Mississippi Author: Rep. Jeffrey Smith (R) Title: HB 1127 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://index.ls.state.ms.us/isysnative/UzpcRG9jdW1lbnRzXDIwMTNccGRmXGhiXDExMDAtMTE5OVxoYjExMjdpbi5wZGY=/hb1127in.pdf#xml=http://10.240.72.35/isysquery/irl391/3/hilite |
State: Iowa Author: Rep. Ralph Watts (R), Rep. Jared Klein (R), Rep. Dwayne Alons (R), Rep. Guy Vander Linden (R), Rep. John Landon (R), Rep. Dean Fisher (R), Rep. Larry Sheets (R), Rep. Greg Heartsill (R) Title: HB 76, An Act Relating to the Application of Foreign Laws, and Including Effective Date Provisions. Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=85&ba=HF76 |
State: Mississippi Author: Rep. John Moore Title: HB 711 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://index.ls.state.ms.us/isysnative/UzpcRG9jdW1lbnRzXDIwMTNccGRmXGhiXDA3MDAtMDc5OVxoYjA3MTFpbi5wZGY=/hb0711in.pdf#xml=http://10.240.72.35/isysquery/irl391/2/hilite |
State: Iowa Author: Rep. Ralph Watts (R), Rep. Sandy Salmon (R), Rep. Larry Sheets (R), Rep Greg Heartsil (R), Rep. Greg Forristall (R), Rep. Guy Vander Linden (R), Rep. Steven Holt (R), Rep. Clel Baudler (R), Rep. John Landon (R), Rep. Stan Gustafson (R), Rep. John Kooiker (R), Rep. Tedd Gassman (R), Rep. Dean Fisher (R) Title: HF 135 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=86&ba=HF135 |
State: Virginia Author: Del. Bob Marshall (R - Prince William County) Title: HB 825, Application of Foreign Laws Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: Sent back to committee amid concerns from businesses Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Prohibits any Virginia court or administrative agency from applying the law of any jurisdiction outside of the United States and its territories unless the application is required by the United States Constitution, the Constitution of Virginia, or any federal or state law. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?121+ful+HB825 |
State: Mississippi Author: Representative Jeffrey Smith (R), Representative Lester Carpenter (R), Representative Chris Brown (R), Representative Mark Baker (R) Title: HB 44 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2014 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://index.ls.state.ms.us/isysnative/UzpcRG9jdW1lbnRzXDIwMTRccGRmXGhiXDAwMDEtMDA5OVxoYjAwNDRpbi5wZGY=/hb0044in.pdf#xml=http://10.240.72.35/isysquery/irlb143/1/hilite |
State: Mississippi Author: Sen. Chris McDaniel (R), Sen. Michael Watson (R), Sen. Melanie Sojourner (R) Title: SB 2660 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2014 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://index.ls.state.ms.us/isysnative/UzpcRG9jdW1lbnRzXDIwMTRccGRmXHNiXDI2MDAtMjY5OVxzYjI2NjBpbi5wZGY=/sb2660in.pdf#xml=http://10.240.72.35/isysquery/irlb143/5/hilite |
State: Kentucky Author: Rep. Kim King (R), Rep. Regina Bunch (R), Rep. Tim Moore (R) Title: HB 13 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB13/2013 |
State: Mississippi Author: Representative Becky Currie (R), Representative William Tracy Arnold (R), Representative Alex Monsour (R) Title: HB 622 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2014 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://index.ls.state.ms.us/isysnative/UzpcRG9jdW1lbnRzXDIwMTRccGRmXGhiXDA2MDAtMDY5OVxoYjA2MjJpbi5wZGY=/hb0622in.pdf#xml=http://10.240.72.35/isysquery/irlb143/4/hilite |
State: Connecticut Author: Rep. Sampson Title: H.B. 5547, An Act Concerning the Application of Foreign Law in the State Legislative Year First Introduced: 2017 Did it move forward?: Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: That the general statutes be amended to establish a public policy in the State of Connecticut to protect its citizens from the application of foreign laws when the application of a foreign law will result in the violation of a right guaranteed by the constitution of this state or of the United States, including, but not limited to, due process, freedom of religion, speech or press, and any right of privacy or marriage as specifically defined by the constitution of this state. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: https://legiscan.com/CT/text/HB05547/2017 |
State: Hawaii Author: Senators Slom and Nishimara Title: SB 2716, A Bill for an Act Legislative Year First Introduced: 2016 Did it move forward?: In Senate Judiciary and Labor Committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: A court, arbitration, tribunal, or administrative agency ruling or decision violates the public policy of Hawaii and is void and unenforceable if the court, arbitration, tribunal, or administrative agency bases its ruling or decision on a law, legal code, or system that would not grant the parties affected by the ruling or decision any of the fundamental liberties, rights, and privileges granted under the Hawaii Constitution or the United States Constitution, including but not limited to due process, equal protection, freedom of religion, speech, or press, the right to keep and bear arms, and any right of privacy or marriage. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Archives/measure_indiv_Archives.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2716&year=2016 |
State: Georgia Author: Reps Hightower, Ramsey, Jasperse, Atwood, Allison, and Ballinger (all R) Title: HB 171 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: Died in the Senate, but passed the House Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: While not identical language, the Georgia House passed a bill stating any ruling made on the basis of foreign law will not be enforced. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20152016/HB/171 |
State: Indiana Author: Sen. Kruse Title: SB 90 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.in.gov/apps/lsa/session/billwatch/billinfo?year=2012&request=getBill&docno=90 |
State: Louisiana Author: Sen. Daniel Martiny Title: SB 460 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2010 Did it move forward?: Signed into law July 2, 2010 as Act No. 886 Enacted/active/dead: Enacted Text: ALAC model language. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=215550 |
State: Indiana Author: Rep. Noe Title: HB 1166 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.in.gov/apps/lsa/session/billwatch/billinfo?year=2012&session=1&request=getBill&docno=1166 |
State: Mississippi Author: Rep. Jeff Smith (R - 39) Title: HB 177 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: Enacted Enacted/active/dead: Enacted Text: A court, arbitrator, administrative agency or other adjudicative, mediation or enforcement authority shall not enforce a foreign law if doing so would violate a right guaranteed to a natural person by the United States Constitution or the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2015/pdf/history/HB/HB0177.xml |
State: Tennessee Author: State Sen. Bunch, Rep. Bunch Title: HB 3768 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2010 Did it move forward?: Passed in House and Senate, signed by the Governor May 27, 2010 Enacted/active/dead: Enacted Text: Prohibits use of foreign law in court. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB3768&GA=106 |
State: West Virginia Author: Reps. Miller, Sobonya, Sumner Title: HB 3220 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3220&year=2011&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
State: Wyoming Author: State Rep. Gerald Gay (R) Title: H.R. Res. 0004 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: Legislative session adjourned/indefinitely postponed. Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Courts may not consider legal precepts of foreign courts. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://legisweb.state.wy.us/2013/Titles/HJ0004.htm |
State: Kentucky Author: Rep. Kim King (R), Rep. Tim Moore (R) Title: HB 43 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2014 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB43/2014 |
State: Mississippi Author: Rep. John Moore (R) Title: HB 557 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2014 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://index.ls.state.ms.us/isysnative/UzpcRG9jdW1lbnRzXDIwMTRccGRmXGhiXDA1MDAtMDU5OVxoYjA1NTdpbi5wZGY=/hb0557in.pdf#xml=http://10.240.72.35/isysquery/irlb143/3/hilite |
State: Kentucky Author: Rep. Kim King (R), Rep. Kenny Imes (R), Rep. Tim Moore (R) Title: HB 29 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB29/2015 |
State: Kentucky Author: Rep. Kim King (R), Rep. Regina Bunch (R), Rep. Kenny Imes (R), Rep. James Tipton (R) Title: HB 46 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2016 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/16RS/HB46/bill.pdf |
State: Virginia Author: Rep. Marshall Title: HB 631 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: Carried over to 2013 session, held in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?ses=121&typ=bil&val=hb825 |
State: Maine Author: Representative Michael McClellan (R-Maine) Title: HP 224/LD 330 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_127th/billtexts/HP022402.asp |
State: Michigan Author: Representative Thomas Hooker (R) Title: HB 5874, Restriction of Application of Foreign Laws Act Legislative Year First Introduced: 2016 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2015-2016/billintroduced/House/pdf/2016-HIB-5874.pdf |
State: Minnesota Author: Senator David Brown (R), Senator Dan Hall (R) Title: SF 1264 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1264&version=0&session=ls89&session_year=2015&session_number=0 |
State: Minnesota Author: Rep. Mark Anderson (R-Minnesota) Title: HF 2489 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2016 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF2489&session=ls89&version=list&session_number=0&session_year=2016&keyword_type=exact&keyword=foreign+law |
State: Mississippi Author: Rep. John Moore Title: HB 1216 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://index.ls.state.ms.us/isysnative/UzpcRG9jdW1lbnRzXDIwMTVccGRmXGhiXDEyMDAtMTI5OVxoYjEyMTZpbi5wZGY=/hb1216in.pdf#xml=http://10.240.72.35/isysquery/irlecff/5/hilite |
State: Iowa Author: Rep. Sorenson Title: SB 2198 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Prohibits foreign law in courts as it conflicts with legal and constitutional rights Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=84&ba=sf2198 |
State: South Dakota Author: Senate Commerce and Energy Committee Title: SB 201 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: https://legiscan.com/SD/bill/SB201/2011 |
State: Arizona Author: Rep Burges (R-22), Rep. Smith, Sen. Bundgaard, Nelson, Shooter, Pierce Title: HB 2582, Arizona Foreign Decisions Act Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Prohibits use of any foreign law or "body of religious secretarian law" in court. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.azleg.gov/legtext/50leg/1r/bills/hb2582p.pdf |
State: Arizona Author: Rep. Burges (R-22), Rep. Pearce Title: SB 1026 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2010 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: In addition to banning sharia law, the bill also bans canon law, halacha, and karma. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.azleg.gov/legtext/49leg/2r/bills/sb1026p.htm |
State: Arizona Author: Rep. Burges, Seel, Ash, Stevens, Pearce Title: HB 2379 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2010 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: In addition to banning sharia law, the bill also bans canon law, halacha, and karma. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.azleg.gov/legtext/49leg/2r/bills/hb2379p.htm |
State: Arizona Author: Rep. Gray Title: SCR 1010 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Seeks to ban judicial consideration of the legal precepts of other nations and cultures. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.azleg.gov/legtext/50leg/1r/bills/scr1010p.htm |
State: Arizona Author: Rep. Burges Title: HCR 2033 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died before first reading Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Seeks to ban judicial consideration of the legal precepts of other nations and cultures. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.azleg.gov/legtext/50leg/1r/bills/hcr2033p.htm |
State: Alabama Author: Sen. Ward, Dial, Beason (R) Title: SB 61, American and Alabama Laws for Alabama Courts Amendment Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Indefinitely postponed Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Amendment using ALAC language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: https://legiscan.com/AL/text/SB61/2011 |
State: Alabama Author: Sen. Allen (R) Title: SB 62 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Amendment banning judicial consideration of sharia. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: https://legiscan.com/AL/text/SB62/2011 |
State: Colorado Author: Sen. Vicki Marble (R - Fort Collins) Title: Senate Bill 277, Application of Foreign Law Colorado Courts Legislative Year First Introduced: 2017 Did it move forward?: Dead Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Any court decision or ruling based on such foreign laws violates the public policy of Colorado and is void and unenforceable if the application of the foreign law does not grant the affected parties the same fundamental liberties, rights, and privileges granted under the constitutions of Colorado and the United States. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb17-277 |
State: Texas Author: Rep. Bob Hall (R) Title: SB 1090 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: A bill to be entitled an Act relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/SB1090/2015 |
State: Texas Author: Representative Dan Flynn (R), Representative Dwayne Bohac (R), Representative Jeff Leach (R) Title: HB 670 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB670/2015 |
State: Montana Author: Sen. Janna Taylor (R) Title: SB 199 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/LAW0203W$BSRV.ActionQuery?P_SESS=20151&P_BLTP_BILL_TYP_CD=&P_BILL_NO=&P_BILL_DFT_NO=LC0537&P_CHPT_NO=&Z_ACTION=Find&P_SBJT_SBJ_CD=&P_ENTY_ID_SEQ= |
State: Texas Author: Rep. Pat Fallon Title: HB 899 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB899/2015 |
State: New Jersey Author: Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer (R) Title: A 4853 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/A4853/2014 |
State: Texas Author: Rep. Matt Rinaldi (R) Title: HB 3943 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: ftp://ftp.legis.state.tx.us/bills/84R/billtext/html/house_bills/HB03900_HB03999/HB03943I.htm |
State: North Carolina Author: Representative Marilyn Avila (R), Representative Larry Pittman (R), Representative Charles Jeter (R), Representative Michael Speciale (R), Representative Jonathan Jordan (R), Representative John Szoka (R) Title: HB 522 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: Yes became law w/o governor's signature Enacted/active/dead: Enacted Text: An Act to protect rights and privileges granted under the US and North Carolina constitutions in the application of foreign law. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: https://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2013&BillID=h522 |
State: Texas Author: Sen. John Carona (R) Title: SB 1639 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: ftp://ftp.legis.state.tx.us/bills/83R/billtext/html/senate_bills/SB01600_SB01699/SB01639S.htm |
State: North Carolina Author: Senator Joyce Krawiec (R), Senator E.S. Newton (R), Senator Trudy Wade (R), Senator Andrew Brock (R), Senator Warren Daniel (R), Senator Ralph Hise (R) Title: SB 596 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: Yes Enacted/active/dead: Enacted Text: An Act to clarify existing law regarding the enforcement of foreign-country judgments. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2015/Bills/Senate/PDF/S596v4.pdf |
State: Texas Author: Rep. Donna Campbell (R) Title: SB 695 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: ftp://ftp.legis.state.tx.us/bills/83R/billtext/html/senate_bills/SB00600_SB00699/SB00695I.htm |
State: Georgia Author: Reps Jacobs, Weldon, Coomer, Willard, Atwood, Allison Title: HB 45, American Laws for Georgia Courts Act Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20112012/HB/45 |
State: Kansas Author: Senators Owen, King, and Haley Title: Senate Bill 79 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: Passed in Senate. Signed into law by Governor May 2012. Enacted/active/dead: Enacted Text: Any court or tribunal ruling that violates the public policy of the state is void. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Direct affiliation with ALAC. Published on ALAC website. Bill: http://www.kslegislature.org/li_2012/b2011_12/measures/sb79/ |
State: Idaho Author: Rep. Eric Redman (R-Post Falls) Title: HB 94 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2017 Did it move forward?: Introduced a year after the previous iteration failed in the House. Legislative hearing has not been scheduled. Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: The enforcement of foreign law is prohibited when it conflicts with legal or constitutional rights. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Redman agreed many states passed similar bills modeled after APPA's example legislation but refused to make an explicit connection. He did, however, cite CSP's "Sharia in American Courts," booklet http://magicvalley.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/shariah-fears-cited-over-bill-banning-foreign-law/article_faaa7e33-f3d6-5e3d-b318-9487d854099d.html Bill: https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2017/legislation/H0094.pdf |
State: Indiana Author: Rep. Gregory Steuerwald, Sen. Brent Steele, Se. Michael Delph, Sen. Dennis Kruse Title: SB 38 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: Approved by Senate, died in House Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2015/bills/senate/38#document-5b69e76c |
State: Indiana Author: Rep. Noe Title: HB 1078 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.in.gov/legislative/bills/2011/IN/IN1078.1.html |
State: Indiana Author: Sen. Leising, Steele, Waterman Title: SB 298 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.in.gov/legislative/bills/2011/IN/IN0298.1.html |
State: Kentucky Author: Rep. Kim King (R), Rep. Regina Bunch (R) Title: HB 386 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/12RS/HB386.htm |
State: North Carolina Author: Whitmire; Cleveland; Schaffer; Pittman; (Primary) Arp; R. Brawley; Brody; Collins; Ford; Jones; S. Martin; McNeill; Millis; Presnell; Riddell; Shepard; Speciale; Stone; Torbett; Title: HB 695, Family, Faith, and Freedom Protection Act Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: Passed in House, referred to Ways and Means Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Bans enforcement of foreign laws if they conflict with a legal or constitutional right. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2013/Bills/House/PDF/H695v4.pdf |
State: North Carolina Author: Reps. Cleveland and Killian Title: H 640, An Act to Protect Rights and Privileges Granted under the North Carolina and United States Constitutions in the Application of Foreign Law Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/Sessions/2011/Bills/House/PDF/H640v1.pdf |
State: North Dakota Author: Rep. Kim Koppelman (R) Title: HB 1425, American Laws for American Courts Legislative Year First Introduced: 2017 Did it move forward?: Passed in House in Feb, died in Senate in March. Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ���Protect its citizens from the application of foreign laws when the application of a foreign law will result in the violation� Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/65-2017/bill-actions/ba1425.html |
State: Ohio Author: Rep. Ron Young (R) Title: HB 399 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-documents?id=GA131-HB-339 |
State: Texas Author: Rep. John Carona (R) Title: HB 285 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: ftp://ftp.legis.state.tx.us/bills/83R/billtext/html/senate_bills/SB00200_SB00299/SB00285I.htm |
State: Oklahoma Author: Rep. John Bennett (R) Title: HB 1959 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2013-14%20INT/hB/HB1959%20INT.PDF |
State: Texas Author: Representative Harvey Hilderbran (R), Representative Dan Flynn (R), Representative Jeff Leach (R) Title: HB 750 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: ftp://ftp.legis.state.tx.us/bills/83R/billtext/html/house_bills/HB00700_HB00799/HB00750I.htm |
State: Oklahoma Author: Rep. Mike Reynolds (R) Title: HB 1845 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2013-14%20INT/hB/HB1845%20INT.PDF |
State: Texas Author: Rep. William Zedler (R) Title: HB 288 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: ftp://ftp.legis.state.tx.us/bills/83R/billtext/html/house_bills/HB00200_HB00299/HB00288I.htm |
State: Oklahoma Author: Rep. Mike Ritze (R) Title: HB 1486 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2013-14%20INT/hB/HB1486%20INT.PDF |
State: Texas Author: Rep. Dan Flynn (R) Title: HJR 43 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: ftp://ftp.legis.state.tx.us/bills/83R/billtext/html/house_joint_resolutions/HJ00001_HJ00099/HJ00043I.htm |
State: Oklahoma Author: Sen. Dan Newberry (R), Rep. Jeffrey Hickman (R) Title: SB 1015 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2013-14%20ENGR/SB/SB1015%20ENGR.PDF |
State: Oklahoma Author: Sen. Patrick Anderson Title: SB 609 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2013-14%20INT/SB/SB609%20INT.PDF |
State: Ohio Author: Ohio Representative Matt Lynch (R-Bainbridge Twp.) and 7 cosponsors including Assistant Majority Floor Leader John Adams (R-Sidney) Title: American Laws for American Courts (HB 513) Legislative Year First Introduced: 2014 Did it move forward?: Died in Committee. Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Prohibit courts, administrative agencies, and arbitrators from applying foreign law to the detriment of constitutional rights under the United States and Ohio constitutions. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: ALAC and posted on Act for America's site. Bill: https://legiscan.com/OH/text/HB513/id/1005018/Ohio-2013-HB513-Introduced.html |
State: Oklahoma Author: Rep. Sally Kern (R - Oklahoma City) Title: HB 1552 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Dead by veto. Passed House and Senate and vetoed by Governor in April 2017. Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: New iteration of SQ 755 with marginal changes. Those include, "The Legislature fully recognizes the right to contract freely under the laws of this state, and also recognizes that this right may be reasonably and rationally circumscribed pursuant to the state�۪s interest to protect and promote rights and privileges granted under the United States or Oklahoma Constitutions.� Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://newsok.com/article/3557488 |
State: South Dakota Author: Title: HJR 1004 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Amendment banning judicial enforcement of foreign laws or any "foreign religious or moral code with the force of law" Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://sdlegislature.gov/docs/legsession/2011/Bills/HJR1004P.htm |
State: Tennessee Author: Sen. Bunch, Rep. Dennis Title: SB 3740 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2010 Did it move forward?: Companion Bill became enacted instead Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=sb3740&ga=106 |
State: Louisiana Author: Sen. Daniel Martiny Title: SB 757 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: Signed into law May 31, 2012 as Act No. 369 Enacted/active/dead: Enacted Text: Requires issuers of financial securities to disclose whether a security is subject to any kind of religious law or custom. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=221388 |
State: Louisiana Author: Senator Daniel R. Martiny (R-Louisiana) Title: SB 388 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=779096 |
State: Missouri Author: Sen. Brian Nieves (R - 26) Title: SB 308 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.senate.mo.gov/11info/pdf-bill/intro/SB308.pdf |
State: Missouri Author: Rep. Wells Title: HJR 31 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Amendment banning judicial consideration of sharia. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HJR31&year=2011&code=R |
State: Missouri Author: Rep. Curtman Title: HB 708 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Passed in House, died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB708&year=2011&code=R |
State: Missouri Author: Reps. Bahr and Curtman Title: HB 768 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB768&year=2011&code=R |
State: Oklahoma Author: Rep. Sally Kern (R), Sen. Gary Stanislawski (R) Title: HB 1060 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: Yes, signed by Governor Enacted/active/dead: Enacted Text: Senate Amendments to HB1060 provides that any court, arbitration, tribunal or administrative agency ruling based on foreign law that would suppress the fundamental liberties, rights and privileges granted by the state and US Constitution is void and unenforceable. A contract which provides for foreign law to govern all of disputes would also be void and unenforceable if the application of the foreign law infringes on the constitutional rights of the affected parties. Oklahoma residents may not subject themselves to foreign laws, however, corporations, partnerships or limited liability companies, business associations and other legal entities are exempt and may choose to subject themselves to foreign law. Foreign law is defined as any law, legal code, or system of a jurisdiction outside of any state or territory of the United States, including international organizations and tribunals, and applied by that jurisdiction�۪s courts, administrative bodies or other formal or informal tribunal. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1060&Session=1300 |
State: Oregon Author: Sen. Brian Boquist Title: SB 176 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2015R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB0176/Introduced |
State: Pennsylvania Author: Representative Rosemarie Swanger (R) Title: HB 2168 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2014 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2013&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=2168&pn=3357 |
State: South Carolina Author: Sen. Michael Fair (R) Title: S 0948 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess121_2015-2016/prever/948_20151209.htm |
State: South Carolina Author: Sen. Lee Bright (R) Title: S 101 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess121_2015-2016/bills/101.htm |
State: South Carolina Author: Representative Harry B. Limehouse III (R), Representative James Mikell Burns (R), Representative William M. Chumley (R), Representative Donna C. Hicks Wood (R), Representative William E. Crosby (R) Title: H 4494 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2014 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess120_2013-2014/bills/4494.htm |
State: Missouri Author: Sen. Brian Nieves (R) Title: SB 267 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: https://legiscan.com/MO/text/SB267/2013 |
State: South Carolina Author: Senator Michael L. Fair (R), Senator Lawrence K. Grooms (R) Title: S 60 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess120_2013-2014/bills/60.htm |
State: Missouri Author: Rep.Kurt Bahr (R) Title: HB 757, Civil Liberties Defense Act Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Establishes the Civil Liberties Defense Act and specifies how a court may rule in contractual disputes involving the law of other countries and jurisdictional issues involving other countries. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: https://legiscan.com/MO/text/HB757/2013 |
State: South Carolina Author: Sen. Lee Bright (R) Title: S 81 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess120_2013-2014/bills/81.htm |
State: Minnesota Author: Senator Dave Thompson Title: Senate Bill 2281 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: Thompson decided to drop the bill saying, ���It was never my intent to introduce legislation that was being targeted to any one group.� Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Protecting the state from the application of foreign laws when the application results in the violation of an afforded legal or constitutional right. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=Sf2281&version=0&session=ls87 |
State: Montana Author: Senator K. Regier Title: Senate Bill 97 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2017 Did it move forward?: Passed in House in March, vetoed by Governor Bullock in April. Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: "It cannot be seriously denied that the bill is drawn from 'Shariah law bans' that have been tried in other states," Bullock wrote. "The intent of these bills is to target a particular religion and group of people for disfavored treatment." Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://leg.mt.gov/bills/2017/billhtml/SB0097.htm |
State: Mississippi Author: Rep. Moore Title: HB 301 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language and explicitly mentioned sharia Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2011/pdf/history/HB/HB0301.xml |
State: Mississippi Author: Reps. Bondurant and Smith Title: HB 525 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2011/pdf/history/HB/HB0525.xml |
State: Maine Author: Representative Michael McClellan Title: HP 811/LD 1076, An Act To Protect Rights and Privileges Granted under the United States Constitution and the Constitution of Maine Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in Senate Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: This bill is based on Tennessee Public Acts, 2010, Public Chapter Number 983. The bill addresses the application of foreign law in this State. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0811&item=1&snum=125 |
State: Kansas Author: Reps. Mast, Arpke, Bomban, Brunk, Carlson Title: HB 2087 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Passed House, in Senate Committee on Judiciary Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Prohibits use of foreign law in court when it conflicts with rights afforded by constitution (ALAC model language). Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://kslegislature.org/li_2012/b2011_12/measures/hb2087/ |
State: Kentucky Author: Rep. King (R - Bunch) Title: HB 40, AN ACT relating to foreign law Legislative Year First Introduced: 2017 Did it move forward?: Sent to House Judiciary Committee January of 2017 Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Rights afforded to individuals under the constitution take precedence over judgments by foreign courts. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB40/2017 |
State: Michigan Author: Rep. Michele Hoitenga (R-Manton) Title: House Bill 4499 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2017 Did it move forward?: Referred to Committee on Law and Justice April 25, 2017 Enacted/active/dead: Active Text: "Prevents the use of foreign law in American courts��_" In her introduction, Rep. Hoitenga mentioned the female genital mutilation case as the driver behind the bill. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2017-2018/bill introduced/House/pdf/2017-HIB-4499.pdf |
State: Mississippi Author: Reps. Smith, Beckett, Chism, Howell Title: HB 2 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2012/pdf/history/HB/HB0002.xml |
State: Mississippi Author: Reps. Moore, Arnold, Barton, Boyd and others Title: HB 698 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language and explicitly mentioned sharia Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2012/pdf/history/HB/HB0698.xml |
State: Missouri Author: Sen. Brian Nieves Title: SB 619, Civil Liberties Defense Act Legislative Year First Introduced: 2014 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Mandates that any court, arbitration, tribunal, or administrative agency ruling shall be unenforceable if based on a foreign law that does not grant the parties the same rights as the parties have under the US and Missouri constitutions. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://www.senate.mo.gov/14info/pdf-bill/comm/SB619.pdf |
State: Texas Author: Senators Donna Campbell (R), Representative Jodie Laudenberg (R), Representative Kenneth Sheets (R), Representative Dan Flynn (R), Representative Jeff Leach (R), Representative Dennis Bonnen (R) Title: SB 531 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: ftp://ftp.legis.state.tx.us/bills/84R/billtext/html/senate_bills/SB00500_SB00599/SB00531S.htm |
State: Missouri Author: Rep. Mike Moon (R) Title: HJR 69 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2016 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: An amendment prohibiting the state court from using any international law or Sharia law. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: https://legiscan.com/MO/text/HJR69/2016 |
State: Texas Author: Representative Jeff Leach (R), Representative James White (R), Representative Dwayne Bohac (R), Representative Andrew Murr (R), Representative Jodie Laundenberg (R) Title: HB 562 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: ftp://ftp.legis.state.tx.us/bills/84R/billtext/html/house_bills/HB00500_HB00599/HB00562I.htm |
State: Virginia Author: Sen. Stephen H. Martin (R) Title: SB 1318 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?151+ful+SB1318 |
State: Missouri Author: Rep. Mike Moon (R) Title: HB 2507, Civil Liberties Defense Act Legislative Year First Introduced: 2016 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Specifies how courts may rule in contractual disputes involving the law of other countries. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: https://legiscan.com/MO/text/HB2507/2016 |
State: Virginia Author: Rep. Rick Morris (R) Title: HB 1322 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?131+ful+HB1322 |
State: Washington Author: Sen. Don Benton (R) Title: SB 6118 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2014 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2013-14/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6118.pdf |
State: Washington Author: Rep. Matt Shea Title: HB 1392 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2013-14/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1392.pdf |
State: West Virginia Author: Rep. Kelli Sobonya Title: HB 2956 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Text_HTML/2015_SESSIONS/RS/Bills/hb2956%20intr.htm |
State: Missouri Author: Reps. Curtman and Jones Title: HB 1512, Civil Liberties Defense Act Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: Passed in House, died in committee in the Senate Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1512&year=2012&code=R |
State: Indiana Author: Sen. Waterman, Steele, Holdman Title: SB 520 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Passed Senate, died in house Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.in.gov/legislative/bills/2011/IN/IN0520.1.html |
State: Indiana Author: Sen. Waterman, Steele Title: SJR 16 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.in.gov/legislative/bills/2011/RES/SJ0016.1.html |
State: Delaware Author: Sen. David Lawson [R] Rep. William Carson [D] Rep. James Johnson [D] Sen. Colin Bonini [R] Sen. Gerald Hocker [R] Sen. Gregory Lavelle [R] Sen. Brian Pettyjohn [R] Sen. Bryant Richardson [R] Sen. Gary Simpson [R] Rep. Richard Collins [R] Rep. Timothy Dukes [R] Rep. Harvey Kenton [R] Rep. Joseph Miro [R] Rep. William Outten [R] Rep. Charles Postles [R] Rep. Daniel Short [R] Rep. David Wilson [R] Rep. Lyndon Yearick [R] Title: SB 89 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2017 Did it move forward?: Sent to Judicial and Community Affairs Committee May 2017 Enacted/active/dead: Active Text: ALAC language. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Modeled after previous iterations of American Laws for American Courts legislation passed in Tennessee. Bill: https://legiscan.com/DE/text/SB89/2017 |
State: Wisconsin Author: State Rep. Thomas Weatherston (R-Caledonia) Title: AB 401, American Laws for American Courts Legislative Year First Introduced: 2017 Did it move forward?: Introduced last week (July 10) Enacted/active/dead: Active Text: Direct quote from APPA in Weatherston's intro: "By promoting American Laws for American Courts," he says, "we are preserving individual liberties and freedoms which become eroded by the encroachment of foreign laws and foreign legal doctrine." Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: American Laws for American Courts (ALAC), American Public Policy Alliance, Center for Security Policy Bill: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/related/proposals/ab401 |
State: New Hampshire Author: Rep Shari LeBreche R, Rep William Goulette R, Rep James Spillane R, Rep John Balcom R, Rep Sam Cataldo R, Rep Deborah Wheeler D Title: HB 461: Prohibiting the use or application of foreign laws in the state court. Legislative Year First Introduced: 2015 Did it move forward?: Sent to House Judiciary. Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Prohibiting the use of foreign law when it violates with a person's constitutional rights. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/Bill_status.aspx?lsr=330&sy=2015&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2015&txtbillnumber=hb461&q=1 |
State: Tennessee Author: Rep. Susan Lynn (R) and state Sen. Bill Ketron (R ) Title: Senate Bill 1028, House Bill 1353 Material Support to Designated Entities Act of 2011 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Senate Judiciary sent to Senate Ways and Means; and House sent it to Ways and Means in April 2016 Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Sharia as a political doctrine requires all its adherents to actively support the establishment of a political society based upon sharia as foundational or supreme law and the replacement of any political entity not governed by sharia with a sharia political order. Sharia requires all its adherents to actively and passively support the replacement of America�۪s constitutional republic, including the representative government of this state with a political system based upon sharia. It further authorizes the attorney general to designate ���Sharia organizations,� defined as ���two (2) or more persons conspiring to support, or acting in concert in support of, sharia or in furtherance of the imposition of sharia within any state or territory of the United States.� Anyone who provides material support or resources to a designated Sharia organization could be charged with a felony and face up to 15 years in jail. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Direct affiliation with ALAC. Published on ALAC website. Bill: https://www.scribd.com/doc/49501971/Tenn-Anti-Sharia-Senate-Bill-1028 |
State: Missouri Author: Sen. Brian Nieves (R - 26) Title: SB 676, Civil Liberties Defense Act Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: Approved by Senate General Laws Committee in Feb 2012 Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Prohibits the use of foreign law when it conflicts with legal or constitutional rights. Specifies how courts may rule in contractual disputes involving the law of other countries and jurisdictional issues involving other countries Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.senate.mo.gov/12info/pdf-bill/intro/SB676.pdf |
State: Texas Author: Representative Jeff Leach (R-Plano) Title: House Bill 45, American Laws for American Courts Legislative Year First Introduced: 2017 Did it move forward?: Signed by Governor June 2017 Enacted/active/dead: Enacted Text: Prohibiting the use of foreign laws in courts as it pertains to the Family Code involving a marriage or parent-child relationship. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: ALAC and posted on Act for America's site. Bill: https://legiscan.com/TX/text/HB45/2017 |
State: Pennsylvania Author: Rep. Swanger Title: HR 2029, An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, prohibiting the application of foreign law which would impair constitutional rights. Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Re-referred to state government September 2015 Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Prohibiting the application of foreign law which would impair constitutional rights. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2011&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=2029&pn=2785 |
State: West Virginia Author: Rep. Carol Miller (R) Title: HB 2216 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Text_HTML/2013_SESSIONS/RS/Bills/hb2216%20intr.htm |
State: Wisconsin Author: Sens. Stephen Nass, and Terry Moulton Title: SB 368 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2017 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Active Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: American Laws for American Courts (ALAC), American Public Policy Alliance, Center for Security Policy Bill: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/proposals/sb368 |
State: Vermont Author: Sen. Robert Starr Title: S 265 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2014 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: ALAC Bill: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2014/S.265 |
State: Alabama Author: Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Alabama) Title: SB 44, American and Alabama Laws for Alabama Courts Act Legislative Year First Introduced: 2013 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: American Public Policy Alliance and ALAC Bill: http://alissearch.legislature.state.al.us/texis/search/context.html?query=%22foreign+laws%22&pr=2013RS&prox=page&rorder=500&rprox=500&rdfreq=500&rwfreq=500&rlead=500&rdepth=0&sufs=0&order=r&cq=&cmd=context&id=51129150130#hit1 |
State: Alabama Author: Rep. Daniel Boman (D-Alabama) Title: HB 597 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Amendment banning judicial consideration of sharia. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: |
State: Alabama Author: Rep. Mike Jones (R-Alabama) Title: HB 607, American and Alabama Laws for Alabama Courts Amendment Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Amendment using ALAC language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA and ALAC Bill: |
State: New Hampshire Author: Reps. Birdsell, Mirski, Sapienza, Carson, Burt, and others Title: HB 1422 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: Passed in House, died in committee in Senate Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Prohibits enforcement of foreign law unless parties had previously agreed in a written contract. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=2153&sy=2012&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2012 |
State: New Jersey Author: Assemblywoman Schepisi, Reps. Bergen and Passaic (R - 39) Title: AB 919 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: Withdrawn Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: ALAC model language Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2012/Bills/A1000/919_I1.HTM |
State: New Mexico Author: Sen. Rod Adair (R-Roswell) Title: Senate Joint Resolution 14 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2012 Did it move forward?: Died in committee Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Amendment banning judicial consideration of sharia. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Bill: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/12%20Regular/resolutions/senate/SJR14.html |
State: Alaska Author: Rep. Carl Gatto (R) Title: HB 88 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: No Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: "An Act prohibiting a court, arbitrator, mediator, administrative agency, or enforcement authority from applying a law, rule, or provision of an agreement that violates an individual's right under the Constitution of the State of Alaska or the United States Constitution." Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: Center for Security Policy, Stop Islamization of America, APPA Bill: http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis/get_bill_text.asp?hsid=HB0088A&session=27 |
State: Arizona Author: Rep Burges (R-22) Title: HB 2064 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Signed into law as Title 12, Ch. 22, Art. 1 on April 12, 2011 Enacted/active/dead: Enacted Text: Prohibits enforcement of foreign law. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: ALAC, APPA, and posted on Act for America's site. Bill: http://www.azleg.gov/legtext/50leg/1r/bills/hb2064s.pdf |
State: Arkansas Author: Sen. Bledsoe, Files, Wyatt (+10 others), Rep. English, Hubbard (+10) Title: SB 97 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2011 Did it move forward?: Died in Senate in April 2011. Enacted/active/dead: Dead Text: Discretionary accommodation may be made in using foreign law when it does not conflict with the public policy of Arkansas aka constitutional rights. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: APPA Bill: http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2011/2011R/Bills/SB97.pdf |
State: Arkansas Author: Rep B. Smith and Senator J. Cooper Title: HB 1041 Legislative Year First Introduced: 2017 Did it move forward?: Passed in House and Senate, became Act 980 in April 2017 Enacted/active/dead: Enacted Text: Protect citizens from the application of foreign law when it conflicts with legal or constitutional rights. Connections to anti-Muslim Groups: ALAC and posted on Act for America's site. Bill: http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2017/2017R/Bills/HB1041.pdf |