If enacted, this bill would amend Arizona Revised Statutes section 12-3101 to explicitly include Sharia law in the definition of "foreign law." Currently, the statute defines foreign law as any law, rule, or legal code or system that is not part of the U.S. Constitution, U.S. laws and treaties, or Arizona law. The bill would insert a new provision stating that Sharia law is specifically recognized as a type of foreign law, thereby clarifying its status under the law.

Additionally, the bill would make a technical change by removing the phrase "or the constitution and laws of this state" from the current definition. This deletion would streamline the definition of foreign law, focusing on laws outside the established U.S. and Arizona legal frameworks while ensuring that Sharia law is explicitly mentioned. Overall, the bill aims to clarify the application of foreign laws in Arizona, particularly regarding Sharia law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 12-3101