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

Summary

The bill creates a new statute that makes any contract provision or court decision that applies Sharia or other foreign law to marriage or parent‑child disputes void if it conflicts with U.S. or Mississippi constitutional rights. It also clarifies that Mississippi courts may not enforce such foreign laws and defines “foreign law” broadly. The measure was set to take effect on July 1, 2026 but died in committee.

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