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StateArizonaVetoed
SB 1018: foreign law; sharia law; prohibition
Janae Shamp
SB 1018 status: Vetoed — Vetoed by Governor (updated Jun 19, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality30%
Bipartisan10%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill would have prohibited judges in Arizona courts from applying foreign or religious laws (explicitly citing Sharia law) when issuing judicial decisions.
Who is affected
Judges, attorneys, and litigants involved in cases where foreign legal systems or religious principles might otherwise influence a court's reasoning.
Requirements and enforcement
Judges would have been required to strictly avoid the application of these legal frameworks.
Costs and funding
Not stated; however, challenges to the law would likely have incurred significant state litigation costs.
When it takes effect
The bill was vetoed by the Governor on June 19, 2026.
Potential benefits
Proponents aimed to ensure that only US or Arizona law serves as the basis for domestic court rulings.
Risks and tradeoffs
Risk of constitutional challenges regarding religious expression and the potential for disrupting legitimate private international contracts.
What is still unknown
The precise legal definition of 'foreign law' and whether specific exemptions for valid international commerce or family law were included remains unknown.
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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OpenStates summary
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Source note
Constitutional concerns regarding judicial independence and the potential invalidation of international contracts are suggested by the scope of the bill.
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
Official recordVetoed by Governor
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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