Bill > H0119

This bill, titled the "No Shari'a Act," aims to prevent the application of Shari'a or foreign legal systems in Florida courts when doing so would potentially violate constitutional rights. The legislation defines "foreign law" as any legal system from outside U.S. states or territories, and declares that any court ruling, arbitration decision, or contract that relies on such foreign law is void if it would deny fundamental constitutional rights like equal protection, due process, religious freedom, free speech, privacy, or marriage rights. The bill specifically targets Shari'a law but applies broadly to all foreign legal systems. While the act has several important exceptions—such as not interfering with religious organizations' internal matters, existing court precedents, or federal treaty obligations—it fundamentally seeks to ensure that all legal proceedings and contracts in Florida adhere to U.S. and state constitutional principles. The bill prohibits state courts from transferring civil actions that might result in the application of foreign laws that could compromise constitutional rights, and is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.