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HB0434

Original
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Opposite
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Review in
Original Chamber
Passed Both
Chambers
Conf. Cmte
(if necessary)
To Governor
Title
Courts - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation
Sponsored by
Delegates Rosenberg, Cardin, Embry, and Kaufman
Status
In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Analysis
Synopsis
Altering the conditions under which a lawsuit is considered a strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP suit); altering the conditions under which a defendant in a SLAPP suit is not civilly liable for certain communications; establishing certain standards and requirements relating to a motion to dismiss an alleged SLAPP suit; and applying the Act prospectively.
Committees
Original:
Judiciary
Details
Cross-filed with: SB0167
Introduced in a prior session as: HB0330 Session: 2024 Regular Session
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2025
History
Legislation History
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
1/16/2025
Legislative Date
1/16/2025
Action
First Reading Judiciary
Proceedings
Chamber
Calendar Date
Legislative Date
Action
Text - First - Courts - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
House 1/16/2025 1/16/2025 First Reading Judiciary
Text - First - Courts - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation
File Code
Subjects
Statutes
Last Updated: 1/16/2025 4:47 PM
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