Missouri lawmakers debate bill barring foreign and religious laws

By: Sophia Gromowsky

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: April 17, 2026

Words: 459

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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A bill aimed at preventing foreign and religious laws from being enforced in Missouri was debated Thursday by the state House Government Efficiency Committee.

The “No Foreign Laws Act” was voted through the Senate unanimously earlier this month.

The legislation prevents state courts and administrative agencies from applying foreign and religious laws that contradict federal or Missouri laws or violate a person’s fundamental rights.

There are exceptions for corporations that voluntarily subject themselves to foreign …

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