IN HB1207 | 2022 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 6 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-01-06 - First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 6 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-01-06 - First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Uniform public expression protection act. Establishes a procedure to permit certain persons named in a civil action to dismiss or strike claims that relate to the person's: (1) communication in a governmental proceeding; (2) communication concerning an issue under review or consideration in a governmental proceeding; or (3) communication on a matter of public concern that is protected by the right to free speech and to petition. Repeals the existing anti-SLAPP (strategic lawsuit against public participation) provisions and makes conforming amendments.
Title
Uniform public expression protection act.
Sponsors
Rep. John Young [R] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2022-01-06 | House | First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary |
2022-01-06 | House | Authored by Representative Young J |