MO HB2507

Creates the "Civil Liberties Defense Act" to prohibit Missouri courts from applying foreign laws that would violate rights protected by the Missouri or U.S. Constitutions, including due process, freedom of religion, speech, press, and privacy

Renders void and unenforceable any court ruling, arbitration decision, or contract provision that applies foreign law inconsistent with state or federal constitutional protections

Requires Missouri courts to deny forum non conveniens claims if transferring the case to a foreign forum would violate the nonclaimant's constitutional rights

Exempts corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and other business entities that voluntarily contract to subject themselves to foreign law in jurisdictions outside Missouri or the U.S.

Preserves free exercise of religion and allows religious organizations to adjudicate internal ecclesiastical matters without court interference; does not conflict with federal treaties or international agreements to which the U.S. is a party