2002 House Bill 5596

Introduced in the House

Feb. 7, 2002

Introduced by Rep. Leon Drolet (R-33)

To award costs to a defendant in a strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP suit), and authorize the court to award additional damages sufficient to prevent the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s attorney from filing more such suits. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 5592 to 5597.

Referred to the Committee on Civil Law and the Judiciary