Voids any contracts or court decisions that rely on foreign or Shari'a law
HB 2175, titled the "No Shari'a Act," prohibits Missouri courts, arbitration panels, and agencies from enforcing contracts or rulings based on foreign law (including Shari'a law) that conflict with U.S. or Missouri constitutional rights. It specifically voids court decisions, contracts requiring foreign law, and jurisdiction transfers to foreign tribunals if they deny fundamental liberties. The bill excludes religious matters (like clergy selection), voluntary corporate agreements with foreign law, and cases where federal law preempts state law. It directly affects parties in legal disputes involving foreign law, courts, and arbitrators within Missouri.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 4, 2025
Last action Mar 31, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Committee
Referred: Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs(H)
lower
Dec 4, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chad Perkins
RRepublican
Co
Burt Whaley
RRepublican
Co
John Hewkin
RRepublican
Co
Mike Steinmeyer
RRepublican
Co
Steve Jordan
RRepublican
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