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OR SB1209
Bill
Status
Failed
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Broadman
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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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