Judiciary Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026

Missouri Senate Judiciary Committee · April 28, 2026

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Bill introduction and summary

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Senator Mike Henderson (for the record) introduced Senate Bill 1067, the "Uniform Public Expression Protection Act," describing it as an anti‑SLAPP measure based on the Uniform Law Commission model to protect Missourians from meritless lawsuits that aim to silence First Amendment speech, including social‑media posts, and to allow immediate appeals of anti‑SLAPP motions while requiring plaintiffs to show a likelihood of success up front.

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The Missouri Senate Judiciary Committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 1067, a Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (an anti‑SLAPP proposal) meant to speed dismissal of meritless suits that critics say chill First Amendment expression. Supporters from press and free‑speech groups testified; no opponents spoke and the committee adjourned after testimony.

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