HB539
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Create a new section of KRS Chapter 446 to prohibit the recognition of adjudicative rulings or contractual provisions based in whole or in part upon Sharia or any foreign law; provide for exceptions for ecclesiastical matters, voluntary choice of law for corporate entities, or where federal preemption applies.
Introduced: February 3, 2026
Last action: February 10, 2026
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This bill would prevent Kentucky courts from recognizing legal rulings or contract terms that are based on Sharia law or any other foreign law. Exceptions would be made for religious or church-related matters, businesses that voluntarily choose to operate under a foreign law, and situations where federal law takes precedence. Who it may affect: individuals or businesses involved in legal disputes or contracts that reference foreign legal systems, and religious organizations.
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