S.1233

Adds to existing law to provide that no state court shall enforce, consider, or apply any judgment, decree, ruling, or decision of arbitration based on certain forms of religious or cultural law.

Introduced·1/27/26
Introduced Text

Idaho S1233 prohibits state courts from enforcing arbitration decisions based on religious or cultural law that do not fully support U.S.

Idaho S1233 amends the Idaho Code to ensure that state courts cannot enforce, consider, or apply any arbitration judgment, decree, ruling, or decision based on religious or cultural law that does not fully support and conform with the rights of citizens as defined in the United States Constitution. This law aims to protect constitutional rights by preventing the application of certain religious or cultural laws in state court arbitration decisions. The amendment will be effective as of July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Senate Third Reading

15 Yea

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19 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 11

11:00 AM

Third Reading Calendar

Feb 10

11:00 AM

Third Reading Calendar

History

Feb 11

Senate

Read third time in full -- FAILED 15-19-1

Feb 11

Senate

Filed in Office of the Secretary of Senate

Feb 9

Senate

Retained on calendar