MO SB619

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

Voids and makes unenforceable any court ruling, arbitration decision, or contract provision that applies foreign law repugnant or inconsistent with Missouri and U.S. Constitutions to disputes between parties.

Voids and makes unenforceable contracts choosing foreign law or foreign jurisdiction if that law would violate constitutional protections, and denies forum non conveniens claims that would deprive Missouri residents of constitutional rights in foreign forums.

Exempts business entities contracting to subject themselves to foreign law in other jurisdictions, tort actions where plaintiffs were first injured in foreign countries, and foreign adoptions where the child migrated to the U.S. under federal law.

Preserves the right to free exercise of religion and prohibits courts from adjudicating ecclesiastical matters of religious organizations, and defers to federal treaties and international agreements that preempt state law.