2025 Senate Bill 57

Civil procedure: civil actions; lawsuits for exercising rights to free expression; provide protections against.

A bill to enact the uniform public expression protection act; and to provide protections and remedies to persons sued for exercising rights to expression and other constitutionally protected rights.

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The bill aims to protect individuals from SLAPP suits by establishing expedited judicial processes and defining eligible causes of action, while also providing for the awarding of legal costs to prevailing parties.

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 4, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-3) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Jeff Irwin (D-15) and Sue Shink (D-14)

Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety