State • Missouri

SB 977: Establishes the "No Foreign Laws Act" which prohibits the application and enforceability of foreign law, legal codes, and systems

Schroer, NickEnacted

SB 977 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jul 13, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score35/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

SS/SCS/SBs 977 & 1011 - This act provides that certain international organizations or bodies, such as the World Health Organization, the United Nations, and the World Economic Forum, shall have no jurisdiction or power within the state of Missouri. No rule, regulation, policy, or mandate of any kind from such organizat...

Key analysis

Constitutionality30%
Bipartisan20%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Protects against potential overreach of international entities

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy identified

Economy

Critical Outlook
40%

Benefits

  • Clarifies boundaries for foreign law in contracts

Risks

  • Creates uncertainty for international business contracts and arbitration
  • Potential for increased litigation over contractual enforceability

Society

Critical Outlook
40%

Benefits

  • Affirms the primacy of US and Missouri constitutional rights

Risks

  • May cause legal challenges regarding religious freedom and ecclesiastical autonomy
  • Potential for social polarization regarding international policy integration
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

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Confidence

medium

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Analysis status

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Limitation

Analysis based on summary; full statutory text not reviewed

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Where it stands

Signed by Governor

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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