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SB0251

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
Civil Actions - Maryland Uniform Public Expression Protection Act
Sponsored by
Senators Love and Hettleman
Status
In the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Analysis
Synopsis
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.
Committees
Original:
Judicial Proceedings
Details
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026
History
Legislation History
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 Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
Senate 1/16/2026 1/16/2026 First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Text - First - Civil Actions - Maryland Uniform Public Expression Protection Act
File Code
Subjects
Statutes
Last Updated: 1/16/2026 5:09 PM
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