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House unanimously advances anti‑SLAPP bill to protect public expression

2264318 · February 11, 2025
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Summary

House Bill 292, modeled on the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (anti‑SLAPP), passed committee unanimously as amended. The bill creates an expedited dismissal process and a mandatory award of attorney fees for prevailing defendants.

Representative Millett introduced House Bill 292, the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (anti‑SLAPP), describing it as legislation that protects free expression by allowing early motions to dismiss meritless suits that seek to chill public participation.

"This bill discourages lawsuits against…

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