HB 539
AN ACT relating to foreign laws.
In Plain Language
This bill would prevent Kentucky courts from enforcing rulings or contract terms based on Sharia law or other foreign laws. It makes exceptions for religious matters handled by churches, for businesses that agree to use foreign law, and for cases where federal law takes priority.
Official summary
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.
Sponsor
B. Wesley (Republican-91)
Cosponsors
19 listed
Latest action
to Judiciary (H)
Feb 10, 2026
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