HB 4045
Civil procedure: civil actions; lawsuits for exercising rights to free expression; provide protections against. Creates new act.
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Bill overview
House Bill 4045 creates the "Uniform Public Expression Protection Act" to safeguard individuals who are sued for exercising their rights to free speech and other constitutional freedoms. The bill aims to limit the use of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP suits) by providing expedited judicial review, staying discovery, and establishing specific evidentiary rules. It shifts the burden of proof to the party initiating the lawsuit in certain cases and allows for sanctions. Essentially, the bill seeks to protect citizens from lawsuits intended to silence or punish them for expressing their opinions or engaging in protected activities.
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