Florida H119: Shari'a and Other Foreign Law

What the bill says

An act relating to application of Shari'a and other foreign law; creating s. 45.085, F.S.; providing a short title; providing legislative findings; defining the term "foreign law, legal code, or system"; providing that certain rulings, decisions, or contractual provisions are void and unenforceable if such rulings, decisions, or contractual provisions allow the application of Shari'a or certain foreign laws, legal codes, or systems; providing construction; amending s. 47.122, F.S.; prohibiting the transfer of certain civil actions to another court…

From the introduced text, October 8, 2025:

A bill to be entitled An act relating to application of Shari'a and other foreign law; creating s. 45.085, F.S.; providing a short title; providing legislative findings; defining the term "foreign law, legal code, or system"; providing that certain rulings, decisions, or contractual provisions are void and unenforceable if such rulings, decisions, or contractual provisions allow the application of Shari'a or certain foreign laws, legal codes, or systems; providing construction; amending s. 47.122, F.S.; prohibiting the transfer of certain civil actions to another court; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Section 45.085, Florida Statutes, is created to read: 45.085 Application of Shari'a and other foreign law.-- (1) This act may be cited as the "No Shari'a Act." (2) The Legislature recognizes the right to freely contract under state law but finds that such right must be circumscribed when the application of foreign law would violate the fundamental liberties, rights, and privileges guaranteed by the United States Constitution and the State Constitution, words underlined are additions. hb119-00 FLORIDAHOUSEOFREPRESENTATIVES HB 119 2026 including, but not limited to, equal protection, due process of law, free exercise of religion, freedom of speech and the press, the right of privacy, and the right of marriage. (3) As used in this act, the term "foreign …

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Sponsors

• Cassel, Hillary (R, HD-101) · primary sponsor
• Webster Barnaby (R, HD-027)
• Barnaby, Webster (R, HD-029)
• Benarroch, Yvette (R, HD-081)
• Brackett, Robbie (R, HD-034)
• Brackett (R, 34)
• Cobb, Nan (R, HD-026)
• Conerly, Bill (R, HD-072)
• Holcomb, Jeff (R, HD-053)
• Plakon (R, 36)
• Plakon, Rachel (R, HD-036)
• Porras, Juan (R, HD-119)

Latest actions

1. January 9, 2026: Withdrawn prior to introduction
2. October 14, 2025: Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
3. October 14, 2025: Referred to Judiciary Committee
4. October 14, 2025: Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
5. October 8, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is H119?

H119 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Shari'a and Other Foreign Law.

What does H119 do?

In its own words: An act relating to application of Shari'a and other foreign law; creating s. 45.085, F.S.; providing a short title; providing legislative findings; defining the term "foreign law, legal code, or system"; providing that certain rulings, decisions, or contractual provisions are void and unenforceable if such rulings, decisions, or contractual provisions allow the application of Shari'a or certain foreign laws, legal codes, or systems; providing construction; amending s. 47.122, F.S.; prohibiting the transfer of certain civil actions to another court…

What is the status of H119?

Failed as of January 9, 2026. Latest action: Withdrawn prior to introduction (January 9, 2026).

Who sponsored H119?

Cassel, Hillary (R, HD-101), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H119?

On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/119