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IA HSB116
SB
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Uniform Public Expression Protection Act" establishing a special motion for expedited dismissal of lawsuits targeting a person's exercise of free speech, press, assembly, petition, or association rights on matters of public concern
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Allows defendants to file the special motion within 60 days of being served, which automatically stays all proceedings between the parties until the court rules and the 30-day appeal period expires
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Requires courts to dismiss claims with prejudice if the moving party shows the law applies and the responding party fails to establish a prima facie case for each essential element of their cause of action
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Mandates courts award court costs, reasonable attorney fees, and litigation expenses to the moving party if they prevail, or to the responding party if the motion was frivolous or filed solely to delay proceedings
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Does not apply to lawsuits against government units or their employees acting in official capacity, government enforcement actions protecting public health or safety, or claims against businesses related to their sale or lease of goods and services
Legislative Description
A bill for an act creating a special motion for expedited relief in actions involving the exercise of the right of freedom of speech and of the press, the right to assemble and petition, and the right of association, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 472.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 472.
2/19/2025