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TN HB2142

TN HB2142
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 20 and Title 29, relative to the application of foreign law.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Foreign Law Non-Recognition Act." - Amends TCA Title 20 and Title 29.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Tennessee Foreign Law Non-Recognition Act," amends Tennessee law to prevent state courts, arbitration panels, administrative agencies, or other tribunals from applying or enforcing any foreign law, legal code, or system if doing so would violate rights guaranteed by the U.S. or Tennessee Constitutions. This prohibition does not prevent the recognition of foreign judgments or contracts that already comply with constitutional protections, nor does it affect the application of tribal law, federal law, or the Uniform Commercial Code. Additionally, the bill states that arbitration awards will not be confirmed or enforced in Tennessee if they are based on foreign law that would violate a party's constitutional rights if applied by a Tennessee court, and any arbitration agreement provision requiring such inconsistent application of foreign law is declared void and unenforceable.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee (on 02/05/2026)

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