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This bill, known as the "No Shari'a Act", prohibits Missouri courts, arbitration panels, and administrative agencies from applying foreign law or Shari'a law that would deny fundamental constitutional rights. Specifically, the bill invalidates any court ruling, contract provision, or jurisdictional grant that relies on foreign legal systems which could potentially undermine rights protected by the U.S. or Missouri Constitution. The legislation defines "foreign law" as any legal framework from outside U.S. states or territories, including international organizations and tribunals. However, the bill includes important exceptions: it does not affect existing Missouri Supreme Court precedent, does not interfere with religious organizations' internal matters, does not apply to corporations voluntarily choosing foreign legal frameworks, and does not override federal law or international agreements. The bill aims to ensure that legal proceedings and contracts in Missouri are evaluated exclusively under U.S. and state constitutional principles, with a particular focus on preventing the application of Shari'a law in civil matters.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2139&year=2026&code=R