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MS HB1417

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Clay Mansell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Mississippi courts, arbitrators, and administrative agencies from enforcing any foreign law (defined as law from outside the U.S. and its territories) that violates the U.S. Constitution, Mississippi Constitution, or state/federal laws
  • Voids contract provisions in marriage or parent-child relationships that require applying foreign law or using foreign forums if doing so would violate constitutional rights
  • Redefines "foreign judgment" to exclude all judgments from jurisdictions outside the United States, as well as judgments from other U.S. states that apply non-U.S. law
  • Removes full faith and credit recognition for paternity determinations made under foreign law, limiting recognition only to determinations from U.S. jurisdictions
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Sharia law; prohibit the application of in divorce and child custody cases.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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