Mississippi HB1417 prohibits the application of Sharia law in divorce and child custody cases.
Mississippi HB1417 amends the Mississippi Code to prohibit the application of Sharia law in divorce and child custody cases. The bill voids contract provisions that would apply foreign law in these cases if it violates fundamental rights guaranteed by the U.S. or Mississippi Constitution. It also prevents courts and administrative tribunals from enforcing foreign law in such cases. The changes take effect from July 1, 2026.
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