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House passes bill to curb strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP)
Utah House of Representatives · February 15, 2001
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Summary
House Bill 112, intended to dismiss meritless lawsuits that aim to chill public participation and to allow expedited dismissals and damages, passed the House 55–11 and will be referred to the Senate.
The Utah House adopted House Bill 112 on Feb. 15, 2001, a measure aimed at discouraging so-called SLAPP (strategic lawsuit against public participation) suits that sponsors said are used to intimidate citizens who participate in public processes. Representative Lockhart explained the bill’s definitions, procedures for staying discovery, and a fast-track…
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