MA S1250

Allows parties sued for exercising freedom of speech, expression, or petition rights to file a special motion to dismiss civil claims, counterclaims, or cross claims

Requires courts to grant the special motion to dismiss unless the plaintiff proves both that the defendant's speech lacked any reasonable factual support or legal basis AND caused actual injury

Stays all discovery proceedings automatically upon filing of the special motion, with limited exceptions for court-ordered discovery upon good cause shown

Mandates award of all costs and reasonable attorneys' fees to the moving party if the special motion to dismiss is granted

Expands "matter of public concern" to include any statement in any media format concerning goods, products, or services offered to the public (protecting consumer reviews and marketplace commentary)