MS SB2129

Courts may award reasonable attorney's fees to parties who successfully oppose the recognition or enforcement of foreign law in Mississippi proceedings

Contract provisions in marriage-related disputes that apply foreign law violating U.S. or Mississippi constitutional rights are void, including provisions requiring dispute resolution in foreign forums

Rulings in parent-child relationship cases cannot be based on foreign law that would violate constitutional rights or Mississippi statutes, and related contract provisions selecting foreign law or forums are void

Courts, arbitrators, administrative agencies, and other enforcement authorities are prohibited from enforcing any provisions of any religious code

Business corporations and legal entities that voluntarily contract to be subject to foreign law in other jurisdictions are exempt from these restrictions, effective July 1, 2026