Sharia law; prohibit and revise enhanced penalties to include acts of terroristic threats.
HB 966, titled the "Mississippi Supremacy Clause Enforcement Act," prohibits Mississippi courts from applying foreign law - including Sharia law - in cases involving marriage, parent-child relationships, or contracts. It voids any contract provision attempting to use foreign law if it violates constitutional rights, and bans courts from enforcing judgments based on such foreign law. The bill also clarifies that Mississippi courts must rely solely on state/federal law, with specific provisions affecting family law, contracts, and landlord-tenant agreements (e.g., voiding lease terms applying foreign law). It does not ban personal religious practice but targets legal enforcement in court proceedings. The minor amendment to Section 99-19-301 (enhancing penalties for terroristic threats) is unrelated to the core foreign law provisions.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 16, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Fred Shanks
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