MD SB619 | 2023 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future SB568
Note: Carry Over of previous SB315
Note: Carry Over of previous SB315
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 6 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-14 - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 6 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-14 - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings 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.
Title
Courts - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-14 | Senate | Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2023-02-06 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
Same As/Similar To
SB619 (Carry Over) 2023-02-14 - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
HB129 (Crossfiled) 2023-03-03 - Referred Judicial Proceedings
SB315 (Carry Over) 2022-01-24 - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m.
HB129 (Crossfiled) 2023-03-03 - Referred Judicial Proceedings
SB315 (Carry Over) 2022-01-24 - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Attorneys' Fees
Civil Actions
Civil Actions and Procedures
Commerce and Business
Communications
Constitution, U.S.
Court Costs
Courts
defendants
Liability
Testimony
Unfair Trade Practices
Civil Actions
Civil Actions and Procedures
Commerce and Business
Communications
Constitution, U.S.
Court Costs
Courts
defendants
Liability
Testimony
Unfair Trade Practices
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 5 | 807 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0619?ys=2023RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0619f.pdf |
