HB 3253
Establishing of the West Virginia Public Participation Act
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the West Virginia Public Participation Act, designed to protect individuals and entities from strategic lawsuits intended to silence speech related to matters of public concern. It allows defendants facing such lawsuits to petition for dismissal, outlining specific procedures and burdens of proof. The Act aims to safeguard the exercise of constitutional rights to free speech, petition the government, and associate freely while still allowing meritorious lawsuits. It also addresses potential remedies, including awarding attorneys’ fees and costs to defendants who successfully defend against strategic lawsuits.
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