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House passes law to curb SLAPP suits and protect public participation

Utah House of Representatives (2000 session) · February 22, 2000

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Summary

H.B. 296, the 'Citizen Participation in Government Act,' passed unanimously in the House. Sponsor Representative Lockhart said the bill creates an early dismissal mechanism and fee-shifting remedies for suits intended to chill public participation; it passed 71–0 and was sent to the Senate.

The House unanimously passed H.B. 296, the "Citizen Participation in Government Act," aimed at limiting strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) by giving defendants an early mechanism to seek dismissal and by enabling recovery of attorneys’ fees and damages when suits are filed…

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