ID S1325

Establishes the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act as Chapter 37 of Title 6, Idaho Code, providing legal protections for communications and expression related to public concerns, governmental proceedings, and constitutional rights of free speech, press, assembly, and petition.

Allows defendants to file a special motion for expedited relief to dismiss lawsuits within 60 days of being served, with an automatic stay of other proceedings while the motion is pending and a court hearing required within 60 days.

Courts must dismiss causes of action if the defendant establishes the chapter applies and the plaintiff fails to prove a prima facie case or the defendant shows the claim fails as a matter of law or lacks factual support.

Awards court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, and reasonable litigation expenses to the prevailing party, with the plaintiff paying if the defendant wins or the plaintiff's motion is frivolous or filed to delay proceedings.

Applies to civil actions filed or causes of action asserted on or after January 1, 2025, with exceptions for actions against governmental units, enforcement of imminent public health/safety laws, and claims arising from commercial sales of goods or services.