HB 1367: Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation
GENERAL BILL by Pafford ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Jenne ; Randolph
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.
Last Action: 3/9/2012 House - Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 1/6/2012 House • Filed
1/10/2012 House • Introduced -HJ 135
1/12/2012 House • Referred to Civil Justice Subcommittee; Business and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee -HJ 215
3/9/2012 House • Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee
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HB 1367, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 1/6/2012 at 4:59 PM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (1)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1876 Growth Management Braynon Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 S Died in Community Affairs
Location: In committee/council (CA)
Citations - Statutes (1)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 768.295 Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) suits by governmental entities prohibited. Page 3 (pdf)