MS SB2116

Establishes state policy to prohibit application of foreign laws in judicial proceedings when such application would violate rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution or Mississippi Constitution, including due process, freedom of religion, speech, press, privacy, and marriage rights.

Voids and makes unenforceable any court ruling, arbitration decision, or administrative agency ruling based on foreign law that would deny parties the same fundamental liberties and rights granted under U.S. and Mississippi Constitutions.

Voids contractual provisions that specify foreign law or foreign jurisdiction to govern disputes if the chosen law would not grant parties equal fundamental constitutional rights and liberties.

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

Exempts religious organizations from the restrictions when interpreting religious doctrine or disciplining clergy and members, and preserves application of federal treaties that preempt state law; effective July 1, 2015.