MS HB1218

Prohibits courts, arbitration panels, and administrative agencies from enforcing foreign laws or rulings that would violate fundamental rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution or Mississippi Constitution, including due process, freedom of religion, speech, and privacy rights.

Voids and makes unenforceable any contract provision requiring disputes be governed by foreign law if that law would deny parties the same fundamental liberties and rights protected by U.S. and Mississippi Constitutions.

Voids and makes unenforceable any contract provision selecting a foreign jurisdiction for dispute resolution if the chosen jurisdiction's laws would deny parties fundamental constitutional rights and liberties.

Requires Mississippi courts to deny forum non conveniens claims if granting them would violate a nonresident's fundamental constitutional rights in the foreign forum.

Exempts religious organizations from the act's restrictions regarding ecclesiastical matters and preserves the right to free exercise of religion; also exempts corporations and business entities contracting to submit to foreign law outside the United States; effective July 1, 2015.