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MO SB1372

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rick Brattin

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new section 1.202 RSMo, titled the "No Shari'a Act," prohibiting Missouri courts from enforcing judgments, decrees, or arbitration decisions that rely on Shari'a or foreign law violating constitutional rights

  • Defines "foreign law" as any law, legal code, or system from outside the United States, including religious law when used as a substitute for state or federal law

  • Prohibits courts from applying foreign law in family matters (marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, inheritance) if inconsistent with fundamental rights or public policy

  • Allows contract provisions selecting foreign law to remain valid unless enforcement would violate constitutional rights

  • Defines "fundamental rights" as those guaranteed by Missouri and U.S. Constitutions, including due process, equal protection, freedom of religion and speech, and rights related to marriage, child custody, and property

Legislative Description

Creates the "No Shari'a Act" relating to the enforceability of certain foreign laws

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence1/27/2026

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