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HB 7134

AN ACT CONCERNING ENHANCED PROTECTIONS AVAILABLE UNDER THE STATE'S ANTI-SLAPP STATUTE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Josh Elliott and 2 co-sponsors

Overview: HB 7134, AN ACT CONCERNING ENHANCED PROTECTIONS AVAILABLE UNDER THE STATE'S ANTI-SLAPP STATUTE, has been signed into law by the Governor.Purpose and Intent: The bill aims

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Bill Summary · HB 7134

Overview: HB 7134, AN ACT CONCERNING ENHANCED PROTECTIONS AVAILABLE UNDER THE STATE'S ANTI-SLAPP STATUTE, has been signed into law by the Governor.

Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to strengthen the state's anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) statute, which provides legal protections for individuals and organizations engaged in protected free speech or petitioning activities from being targeted by meritless lawsuits intended to censor, intimidate, or silence them.

Key Provisions:
- Expands the scope of the anti-SLAPP statute to cover a broader range of protected activities, including speech or petitions related to issues of public concern, such as sexual harassment and discrimination.
- Allows defendants to file a special motion to dismiss SLAPP suits at an early stage of the legal proceedings.
- Shifts the burden of proof to the plaintiff to demonstrate that the lawsuit has a substantial basis in law and fact.
- Authorizes the recovery of attorney's fees and court costs for defendants who prevail in an anti-SLAPP motion.

Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill primarily benefits individuals and organizations engaged in protected free speech or petitioning activities, as it provides them with enhanced legal protections against meritless lawsuits intended to censor or silence them. It also impacts plaintiffs who may have their lawsuits dismissed under the anti-SLAPP statute.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been signed into law by the Governor, indicating that it has completed the legislative process and is now in effect.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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