In oral argument in Anaplan Parent LP v. Brennan, appellants say the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act (MNAA) should not apply to an equity grant signed as a limited‑partnership agreement; appellee counsel urged arbitration and stressed the statute's written signature requirements.

Sen. Nick Schroer told the Committee SB 977 clarifies that U.S. and Missouri constitutions and state law cannot be superseded by foreign laws; members questioned effects on arbitration, family law and whether the measure targets specific foreign or religious laws. A witness from Liberty Link Missouri spoke in favor.