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Idaho Senate passes measure to speed dismissal of meritless lawsuits
Summary
On Jan. 27, 2025, the Idaho Senate passed Senate Bill 1001, a statute designed to provide courts an expedited procedure to dismiss so-called SLAPP lawsuits; the measure passed the Senate by a recorded vote of 32-1 with two senators absent and now moves to the House.
BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Senate on Jan. 27 passed Senate Bill 1001, legislation intended to help courts quickly dispose of strategic lawsuits against public participation, commonly known as SLAPP suits. The measure passed the Senate by a recorded vote of 32 in favor, 1 opposed and 2 absent and will be sent to the Idaho House for consideration.
The bill creates a process for a court to review at the outset whether a plaintiff has stated a prima facie case for each element of a claim and, when a claim is found meritless, permits early dismissal and potential award of attorney fees. “These are lawsuits ... designed to intimidate, to distract, to bankrupt, or to punish a…
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