Bill > HB2175

This bill, known as the "No Shari'a Act," aims to prohibit the use of foreign law or Shari'a law (Islamic legal system) in Missouri state courts, arbitration panels, and administrative agencies if such laws would deny fundamental constitutional rights. The bill defines "foreign law" as any legal framework from outside the United States, including international organizations and tribunals. Specifically, the bill would void any court rulings, arbitration decisions, or contracts that choose to apply foreign law or grant jurisdiction to foreign tribunals if doing so would compromise constitutional rights. However, the bill includes several important exceptions: it does not affect existing Missouri Supreme Court precedent, does not interfere with religious organizations' internal matters, does not apply to corporations that voluntarily choose foreign legal frameworks, and does not override federal law or international agreements. Additionally, the bill prohibits state courts from transferring civil actions that would result in the application of foreign law that might violate constitutional rights. The legislation appears to be primarily targeted at preventing the potential application of Shari'a law in legal proceedings within Missouri.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2175&year=2026&code=R