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OR SB1209

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Broadman

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Prohibits defendants from filing anti-SLAPP special motions to strike when the lawsuit is brought by a public body as defined in ORS 174.109
  • Extends the same prohibition to lawsuits filed by the Attorney General, district attorneys, county counsel, or city attorneys acting in official capacity
  • Amends ORS 31.155 to clarify that anti-SLAPP statutes (ORS 31.150 and 31.152) do not apply to government-initiated claims
  • Preserves the existing procedural nature of the anti-SLAPP statute without changing substantive law governing protected speech claims

Legislative Description

Relating to special motions to strike.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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