Bill > HB0119

This bill, titled "No foreign law in Wyoming," aims to restrict the application of "foreign law," which is defined as any law, legal code, or legal system from outside any U.S. state or territory, including international organizations or tribunals. The bill's core provision states that any ruling or decision by a Wyoming court, arbitration panel, tribunal, or administrative agency that relies on foreign law will be considered void and unenforceable if that foreign law denies parties fundamental liberties, rights, and privileges guaranteed by the U.S. and Wyoming constitutions, such as equal protection and due process. However, this restriction does not apply to the common law, the law of federally recognized Indian tribes in Wyoming, existing Wyoming Supreme Court opinions, adjudication of religious matters, situations where individuals voluntarily agree to foreign law, cases where federal law preempts state law (including treaties), or existing contracts. Additionally, the bill amends rules regarding the change of venue in civil actions, preventing a transfer to a proper venue if doing so would result in the application of foreign law that violates constitutional rights.

https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0119