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Committee unanimously approves anti-SLAPP bill to fast-track dismissal of meritless suits and award legal fees
Summary
Senate Bill 1001, a Uniform Law Commission model to allow early dismissal of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) and to award attorney fees to prevailing defendants, passed committee unanimously; testimony cited broad bipartisan support and concern that wealthy interests can chill public participation.
Senate Bill 1001, a Uniform Law Commission model bill to create an expedited process for dismissing strategic lawsuits filed to chill public participation (commonly described as SLAPP suits), was unanimously recommended to the House floor by the House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee.
Senate sponsors and Representative Scott described the bill's purpose as protecting free speech and providing a judicial "early off-ramp" for meritless…
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