The proposed bill, titled the "No Shari'a Act," aims to restrict the application of Shari'a and other foreign laws within the state of Florida. It establishes a new section, 45.085, in the Florida Statutes, which defines "foreign law, legal code, or system" as any legal framework from outside the United States. The bill declares that any court rulings, decisions, or contractual provisions that incorporate Shari'a or certain foreign laws are void and unenforceable if they infringe upon fundamental rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and the Florida Constitution, such as equal protection and due process.

Additionally, the bill amends section 47.122 of the Florida Statutes to prohibit the transfer of civil actions to another court if such a transfer would lead to the application of Shari'a or foreign laws that violate constitutional rights. The legislation includes specific exceptions, ensuring it does not interfere with existing Florida Supreme Court precedents, ecclesiastical matters of religious organizations, or cases where federal law takes precedence. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 119 Filed: 47.122