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MO SB267

Bill

Status

Vetoed

6/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Brian Nieves

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Civil Liberties Defense Act" as public policy to protect Missouri citizens from application of foreign laws that violate state or federal constitutional rights including due process, freedom of religion, speech, press, and privacy rights.

  • Voids and makes unenforceable any court ruling, arbitration decision, or administrative agency decision that bases its determination in whole or in part on foreign law that is repugnant or inconsistent with Missouri and United States constitutions.

  • Voids and makes unenforceable contracts or contractual provisions that choose foreign law or jurisdiction if the foreign law is repugnant or inconsistent with Missouri and United States constitutions when applied to the dispute.

  • Prohibits courts from granting forum non conveniens claims if doing so would violate a Missouri resident's constitutional rights in the foreign forum where the dispute would be litigated.

  • Exempts religious organizations from the act's application regarding ecclesiastical matters such as clergy selection, dismissal, or religious doctrine interpretation, and does not limit application of federal treaties or international agreements that preempt state law.

Legislative Description

Specifies how courts may rule in contractual disputes involving the law of other countries

Last Action

H defeated motion to override Governor's veto (Curtman)

9/11/2013

Committee Referrals

Downsizing State Government4/16/2013
General Laws2/20/2013

Full Bill Text

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