HB 11 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

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

HB 11 prohibits Mississippi courts from applying Sharia law in divorce and child custody cases. The bill makes contracts or court rulings involving marriage or parent-child relationships void if they rely on Sharia law that violates constitutional rights. It specifically targets foreign legal systems like Sharia in family court decisions, requiring courts to disregard such provisions. The bill died in committee in early 2026 and never became law.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026