HB 1367 (2012) -  Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation

by Pafford (CO-SPONSORS) Jenne; Randolph
Revises legislative intent; expands prohibition against filing of SLAPP suits to private individuals & businesses as well as governmental entities; authorizes special motion to dismiss, motion for judgment on pleadings, & motion for summary judgment for expedited disposition of SLAPP suits; shifts burden of proof; provides immunity from civil liability for acts in furtherance of constitutional right to petition; provides for award of attorney fees & court costs & additional damages; limits punitive & other damages.
Effective Date: July 1, 2012
Last Event: Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee on Friday, March 9, 2012 11:59 PM

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Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: H Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee Time: 03/09/2012 - 11:59 PM Member: Committee: Civil Justice Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Now in Civil Justice Subcommittee Time: 01/12/2012 - 11:18 AM Member: Committee: Civil Justice Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Judiciary Committee Time: 01/12/2012 - 11:18 AM Member: Committee: Judiciary Committee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Business & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee Time: 01/12/2012 - 11:18 AM Member: Committee: Business & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Civil Justice Subcommittee Time: 01/12/2012 - 11:18 AM Member: Committee: Civil Justice Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H 1st Reading Time: 01/10/2012 - 11:59 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Filed Time: 01/06/2012 - 4:59 PM Member: Pafford Committee: Version: __

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