MD HB330 | 2024 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Foward to future HB434
Note: Carry Over of previous HB129

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on January 17 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-02-05 - Hearing 2/07 at 2:30 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Altering the conditions under which a lawsuit is considered a strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP suit); altering the conditions under which a defendant in a SLAPP suit is not civilly liable for certain communications; establishing certain standards and requirements relating to a motion to dismiss an alleged SLAPP suit; and applying the Act prospectively.

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Title

Courts - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2024-02-05HouseHearing 2/07 at 2:30 p.m.
2024-02-05HouseHearing canceled
2024-01-23HouseHearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m.
2024-01-17HouseFirst Reading Judiciary

Same As/Similar To

HB330 (Carry Over) 2024-02-05 - Hearing 2/07 at 2:30 p.m.
HB129 (Carry Over) 2023-03-03 - Referred Judicial Proceedings
SB568 (Crossfiled) 2024-01-31 - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Courts and Judicial Proceedings5807(n/a)See Bill Text

Maryland State Sources


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