SLAPP Protection Act of 2022
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 15, 2022)
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation Protection Act of 2022 or the SLAPP Protection Act of 2022
This bill establishes a motion in federal courts to allow for the dismissal of a claim with prejudice if (1) that claim is shown to be based on the moving party's exercise of free speech, (2) the responding party cannot establish essential elements of the claim or that there is a genuine issue of material fact, and (3) no exception under this bill applies.
What just happenedNov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 15, 2022
- Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Sep 15, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 15, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 15, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House