2026 House Bill 5516

Courts: other; application of foreign and religious laws; prohibit.

A bill to limit the application and enforcement of foreign law in this state; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.

AI Analysis – Experimental

House Bill No. 5516 prohibits Michigan courts and authorities from applying or enforcing foreign laws in ways that would violate constitutional rights, with specific provisions to protect against discrimination and ensure voluntary agreement, while not affecting pre-existing agreements or overriding current state and federal law.

Introduced in the House

Feb. 5, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Mike Hoadley (R-99) and 10 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Joseph Pavlov (R-64), David Martin (R-68), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), Joseph Fox (R-101), Tim Kelly (R-93), Matt Bierlein (R-97), Gina Johnsen (R-78), Rachelle Smit (R-43), Luke Meerman (R-89) and William Bruck (R-30)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary