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Committee unanimously advances anti‑SLAPP bill to protect speech and speed dismissal of meritless suits
Summary
Senate Bill 1001, a uniform‑law–based anti‑SLAPP measure, was advanced unanimously after testimony from the Uniform Law Commission and business and civic witnesses who said the law provides an expedited court process to dismiss strategic lawsuits that seek to chill protected speech.
Senate Bill 1001, a version of an anti‑SLAPP (strategic lawsuit against public participation) law drafted by the Uniform Law Commission, was sent to the House floor with a due‑pass recommendation after unanimous committee approval.
Caitlin Wolf, an attorney with the Uniform Law Commission, explained that the bill creates an expedited process allowing a court to stay proceedings and hold a prompt hearing on a special motion to dismiss when…
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