General Bill
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation:
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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Bill #:
SB 1876
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Subject:
Growth Management
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Relationship:
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H Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee
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03/09/2012 - 11:59 PM
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Civil Justice Subcommittee
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H Now in Civil Justice Subcommittee
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Time:
01/12/2012 - 11:18 AM
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Civil Justice Subcommittee
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H Referred to Judiciary Committee
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Time:
01/12/2012 - 11:18 AM
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Judiciary Committee
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H Referred to Business & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee
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Time:
01/12/2012 - 11:18 AM
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Business & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee
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H Referred to Civil Justice Subcommittee
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Time:
01/12/2012 - 11:18 AM
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Committee:
Civil Justice Subcommittee
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Event:
H 1st Reading
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Time:
01/10/2012 - 11:59 PM
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H Filed
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Time:
01/06/2012 - 4:59 PM
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Member:
Pafford
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Statute
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Other Bill Citations
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768.295
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