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Committee approves bill to prohibit the application of foreign laws in Idaho courts
Summary
H 602, which would bar Idaho courts from applying foreign laws in a manner that overrides constitutional rights, was sent to the Senate floor by the Senate Judiciary & Rules Committee after sponsors said it codifies existing practice.
Senator Lenney presented H 602, saying the bill "aimed to ensure Idaho courts applied American law and protected Idaho residents by preventing foreign law from overriding constitutional rights in disputes." He described the measure as consistent with Idaho Code § 10‑1309 and similar to statutes adopted in other states.
Vice Chairman Shippy moved to send H 602 to the floor with a do pass recommendation; the motion carried by voice vote. Sponsors characterized the bill as a clarification of existing practice rather than a novel judicial standard.
