Missouri Senate Passes SB 977, Declares WHO, UN, and WEF Have 'No Jurisdiction' in the State

The Missouri Senate has unanimously passed a bill creating a legal firewall against the authority of major global institutions within the state. Senate Bill 977, which passed 31-0, explicitly declares that the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations (UN), and World Economic Forum (WEF) possess “no jurisdiction or power within the state.” The legislation represents a direct, preemptive strike against the enforcement of international directives through Missouri's government systems, framing the issue as a matter of state sovereignty and constitutional supremacy.

Introduced by State Senator Nick Schroer, SB 977 passed the Senate on April 2, 2026, and now advances to the state House for consideration. The bill's text serves as a formal rejection of governance frameworks promoted by unelected international bodies, aiming to block their influence at the pipeline before any directives can take hold. This move crystallizes a growing political resistance to globalist policy alignment at the state level, using legislative action to assert local control.

The passage signals a potential new front in the conflict between state and international authority, setting a precedent other states may follow. By targeting specific, high-profile organizations like the WHO, UN, and WEF, the bill places Missouri at the center of a broader debate over foreign influence in domestic policy. Its progression will test the limits of state power to counter multilateral agreements and health mandates, with significant implications for public health governance and interstate legal cohesion.