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Introduced
10/16/2025
10/16/2025
In Committee
10/16/2025
10/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that each of the following is void and unenforceable if it allows the application of Shari'a or any foreign law, legal code, or system that denies the parties the fundamental liberties, rights, and privileges guaranteed under the United States Constitution or the Illinois Constitution: (1) a ruling or decision of any state court, arbitration panel, tribunal, or administrative agency that is based, in whole or in part, on Shari'a or any foreign law, legal code, or system; (2) a contract, or contractual provision if severable, that provides for the choice of Shari'a or any foreign law, legal code, or system; or (3) a contract, or contractual provision if severable, that grants jurisdiction to a foreign tribunal if a ruling, decision, or provision allows the application of Shari'a or any foreign law, legal code, or system that denies the parties the fundamental liberties, rights, and privileges guaranteed under the United States Constitution or the Illinois Constitution. Sets forth exceptions. Prohibits a court, arbitration panel, tribunal, or administrative agency from transferring any civil action if the transfer would result in the application of Shari'a or any foreign law, legal code, or system that would violate or likely violate the fundamental liberties, rights, and privileges of the parties guaranteed under the United States Constitution or the Illinois Constitution.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure by introducing the "No Shari'a Act," which aims to prevent the application of Shari'a law or any foreign legal system that could potentially violate constitutional rights. The bill defines "foreign law" as any legal system from outside the United States and declares void any court rulings, arbitration decisions, or contracts that would apply Shari'a or foreign law in a manner that denies fundamental constitutional liberties such as equal protection, due process, freedom of religion, and privacy. Specifically, the bill invalidates judicial decisions, contracts, or jurisdictional agreements that rely on Shari'a or foreign legal systems that might compromise constitutional rights. The legislation includes several exceptions, such as not interfering with religious organizations' internal matters, not applying to corporations voluntarily subject to foreign law, and not conflicting with federal law or international treaties. Furthermore, the bill prohibits state courts and administrative agencies from transferring civil actions that would result in the application of any foreign law potentially violating constitutional rights, effectively creating a legal safeguard against what the bill's sponsors perceive as potential threats to fundamental American legal principles.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 10/16/2025)
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