Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2175: Voids any contracts or court decisions that rely on foreign or Shari'a law
Status: In committee, March 31, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapters 506 and 508, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to application of foreign law. Section A. Chapters 506 and 508, RSMo, are amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 506.602 and 508.074, to read as follows: 506.602. 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "No Shari'a Act". 2. As used in this section, the term "foreign law, legal code, or system" shall mean any legal framework from a jurisdiction outside of any state or territory of the United States, including international organizations and tribunals. 3. The application of Sh.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapters 506 and 508, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to application of foreign law. Section A. Chapters 506 and 508, RSMo, are amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 506.602 and 508.074, to read as follows: 506.602. 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "No Shari'a Act". 2. As used in this section, the term "foreign law, legal code, or system" shall mean any legal framework from a jurisdiction outside of any state or territory of the United States, including international organizations and tribunals. 3. The application of Shari'a law or any foreign law, legal code, or system that denies the parties the fundamental liberties, rights, and privileges guaranteed under the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of Missouri shall be prohibited and render the following void and unenforceable: (1) A ruling or decision of any state court, arbitration panel, or administrative agency; (2) A contract or contractual provision, if severable, that provides for the choice of Shari'a law or any foreign law, legal code, or system; and (3) A contract or contractual provision, if severable, that grants jurisdiction to a foreign tribunal. 4. The provisions of this section shall not be construed EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the …
Sponsors
- (R, 040) · primary sponsor