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

This proposed bill (HB 1417) would prohibit Mississippi courts from applying Sharia law or any other foreign legal system in divorce and child custody cases. It would void any contract or court order attempting to use such foreign law if it violates constitutional rights under U.S. or Mississippi law. The bill defines "foreign law" broadly but explicitly excludes U.S. and state laws, requiring courts to apply only Mississippi or U.S. legal standards in family matters. It affects all Mississippi family court proceedings involving marriage or parental relationships. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and never became law.