Legislation - SB0251

Repealing a certain provision relating to strategic lawsuits against public participation; authorizing a person served with a pleading asserting a certain cause of action based on the person's communication related to a governmental proceeding or exercise of certain constitutional rights to file a special motion for expedited relief to dismiss the cause of action; generally relating to civil actions and public expression; and applying the Act prospectively.

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Cross-filed with: HB0650

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

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Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/16/2026 Legislative Date 1/16/2026 Action First Reading Judicial Proceedings Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Civil Actions - Maryland Uniform Public Expression Protection Act Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/17/2026 Legislative Date 1/17/2026 Action Hearing 1/29 at 3:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	1/16/2026	1/16/2026	First Reading Judicial Proceedings
			Text - First - Civil Actions - Maryland Uniform Public Expression Protection Act
Senate	1/17/2026	1/17/2026	Hearing 1/29 at 3:00 p.m.

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