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HB0119

No Foreign Law in Wyoming

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

The bill limits the use of foreign laws in Wyoming courts and administrative agencies if they violate fundamental rights guaranteed by the U.S. and Wyoming constitutions.

What it does

Creates a new law that says foreign laws cannot be used if they deny fundamental liberties like equal protection, due process, freedom of speech, religion, privacy, or marriage as protected under the U.S. and Wyoming constitutions.
Makes court decisions based on foreign laws void if those laws violate fundamental rights guaranteed by the U.S. and Wyoming constitutions.
Adds an exception to when a case can be moved from one court to another in Wyoming, preventing moves that would apply foreign laws violating constitutional rights.

Who it affects

People involved in legal cases in Wyoming who might have used foreign laws before.
Courts and administrative agencies in Wyoming that make decisions based on laws from other countries or international organizations.

Limits and unknowns

The bill does not apply to cases where people voluntarily agree to be governed by foreign laws.
It also doesn't affect contracts or agreements between two or more people that involve foreign law.
This bill did not pass in the Wyoming legislature during its last session.

Plain language

Terms to know

Foreign law: Any legal system, code, or rule from a place outside the United States.
Fundamental liberties: Basic rights protected by the U.S. and Wyoming constitutions like freedom of speech and religion.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Official bill page Introduced text Official digest Current bill text Stored full record

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 1:27 AM

Rachel Rodriguez-Williams

R · H50

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it codifies that Wyoming courts should not enforce foreign laws violating constitutional rights and includes guardrails to prevent bad outcomes.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:04:08 Watch the statement

Ken Chestek

D · H13

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it repeals established choice of law principles, overturning well-defined rules that courts use to determine which laws apply.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:05:34 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

H Failed Introduction 39-22-1-0-02026-02-10 · House39 yes 22 no

Yes: 39
No: 22
Absent: 0
Excused: 1
Conflict: 0

Excused 1

Tom KellyR · H30

Official activity

Bill history

2026-02-10H Failed Introduction 39-22-1-0-0House
2026-02-09H Received for IntroductionHouse
2026-02-07Bill Number AssignedLSO