WI SB666

Allows defendants in civil lawsuits to file a special motion to dismiss within 60 days when sued based on communications in governmental proceedings, communications on issues under governmental review, or exercise of constitutional free speech, press, assembly, petition, or association rights on matters of public concern

Requires courts to hold hearings within 60 days of the motion filing and rule within 60 days of the hearing, with automatic stays on all proceedings including discovery until the court rules and the 14-day appeal period expires

Mandates dismissal with prejudice if the moving party shows the law applies, the responding party cannot establish an exclusion applies, and the responding party fails to establish a prima facie case or the moving party shows no genuine factual dispute exists

Excludes claims against governmental units or employees acting officially, government enforcement actions against imminent public health/safety threats, and claims against businesses arising from communications about their goods or services

Awards court costs, reasonable attorney fees, and litigation expenses to the prevailing moving party, or to the responding party if the motion was frivolous or filed solely to delay proceedings