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This bill, known as the "No Shari'a Act", prohibits Missouri courts, arbitration panels, and administrative agencies from applying Shari'a law or any foreign legal system that would deny fundamental constitutional rights. Specifically, the bill renders void any court ruling, arbitration decision, or contract that chooses Shari'a or foreign law as its legal framework if doing so would compromise constitutional liberties. The legislation defines "foreign law" as any legal system outside of U.S. states or territories, including international organizations and tribunals. However, the bill includes several important exceptions: it does not apply to religious organizational matters, corporations that voluntarily choose foreign legal frameworks, or situations where federal law preempts state law. The bill also explicitly states that it will not abrogate existing Missouri Supreme Court precedent. By adding new sections to Missouri state law, the bill aims to ensure that all legal proceedings and contractual agreements within the state adhere strictly to U.S. and Missouri constitutional principles.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2327&year=2026&code=R