MS HB1450

Creates the "Foreign Fraudulent Judgment Protection Act" to establish procedures for reviewing foreign judgments in Mississippi courts.

Requires courts to consider due process issues raised against foreign judgments before enforcement, and prohibit enforcement if merit is found until the issue is resolved in a court of competent jurisdiction.

Requires courts to consider fraud issues raised against foreign judgments before enforcement, and prohibit enforcement if merit is found until the issue is resolved in a court of competent jurisdiction.

Mandates issuance of protective orders prohibiting foreign judgment enforcement when due process or fraud concerns have merit.

Takes effect July 1, 2021.