No Sharia Act

Summary#

This bill would stop courts from enforcing judgments, decrees, or arbitration decisions that rely on Sharia or any foreign law when that law would violate constitutional rights. It says contracts that choose foreign law are valid unless enforcing them would break constitutional rights. In family matters like marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, or inheritance, courts cannot apply foreign law that conflicts with fundamental rights or public policy. The bill defines key terms, directs the Attorney General to write rules and provide judicial education, includes a severability clause, and becomes effective 180 days after enactment. The bill was introduced on October 15, 2025, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

What it means for you#

• Courts must not enforce foreign or religious rules if those rules would violate constitutional rights such as due process, equal protection, or freedoms of speech and religion.
• If two parties pick foreign law for a contract, a U.S. court can still refuse to enforce it when enforcement would violate constitutional rights.
• In family cases, courts must not apply foreign rules that conflict with fundamental rights or public policy.
• Arbitration decisions that depend on foreign law can be denied enforcement for the same reason.
• The Attorney General will issue regulations and provide training to judges to apply the law uniformly.

Expenses#

No publicly available information.

Proponents' View#

The bill's text and findings say the Constitution must remain the supreme law and that using foreign law in U.S. courts can erode constitutional protections. It states clear, uniform rules are needed to protect fundamental rights, especially for women, children, and vulnerable people, and to ensure courts rely on federal and state law.

Opponents' View#

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