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Original
Chamber
1st
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Referral
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2nd
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3rd
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Opposite
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2nd
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3rd
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Review in
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Passed Both
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Conf. Cmte
(if necessary)
To Governor
Title
Courts - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation
Sponsored by
Senators Hettleman, Smith, and Waldstreicher
Status
In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis
Fiscal and Policy Note
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.
Committee Testimony
Details
Cross-filed with: HB0070
Introduced in a prior session as: SB0162 Session: 2021 Regular Session
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2022
Legislation History
Chamber
Senate
Calendar Date
1/20/2022
Legislative Date
1/20/2022
Action
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Proceedings
Chamber
Calendar Date
Legislative Date
Action
Text - First - Courts - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation
Proceedings
Chamber
Senate
Calendar Date
1/24/2022
Legislative Date
1/24/2022
Action
Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
Senate 1/20/2022 1/20/2022 First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Text - First - Courts - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation
Senate 1/24/2022 1/24/2022 Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Last Updated: 7/8/2022 2:53 PM
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