The bill H. 4671 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Article 29 to Chapter 1, Title 1, which focuses on the protection of rights and privileges under the United States and South Carolina Constitutions. It establishes a public policy that protects citizens from the application of foreign laws that may violate constitutional rights, including due process, freedom of religion, speech, and privacy. The bill defines key terms such as "court," "foreign law," and "religious organization," and outlines that any court or administrative ruling based on foreign laws that do not provide the same fundamental liberties as guaranteed by the constitutions will be deemed void and unenforceable.
Additionally, the bill specifies that contracts or provisions that choose a governing law or jurisdiction that does not align with the rights granted under the constitutions will also be void. It emphasizes the protection of religious freedoms and clarifies that courts should not interfere in ecclesiastical matters of religious organizations. The bill also ensures that it does not conflict with federal treaties or international agreements. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.