Legislation - HB0308

Title: Courts – Civil Actions – Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation
Sponsored by: Delegates Rosenberg and Cardin
Status: In the House - Hearing 1/15 at 1:30 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Altering the conditions under which a lawsuit is considered a strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP suit); specifying the conditions under which a lawsuit is not considered a SLAPP suit; altering the conditions under which a defendant in a SLAPP suit is not civilly liable for certain communications; requiring a court to rule expeditiously on a certain motion to dismiss an alleged SLAPP suit; providing for a plaintiff's burden and the award of certain fees in connection with a motion to dismiss; etc.

Committees

Original:: Judiciary Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Cross-filed with: SB0162

Bill File Type: Pre-Filed

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2021

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 7/09/2020 Legislative Date 7/09/2020 Action Pre-filed Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/13/2021 Legislative Date 1/13/2021 Action First Reading Judiciary Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 12/23/2020 Legislative Date 12/23/2020 Action Hearing 1/15 at 1:30 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Courts – Civil Actions – Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	7/09/2020	7/09/2020	Pre-filed
House	1/13/2021	1/13/2021	First Reading Judiciary
House	12/23/2020	12/23/2020	Hearing 1/15 at 1:30 p.m.
			Text - First - Courts – Civil Actions – Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation

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