SLAPP Protection Act of 2022
Latest action · Nov 1, 2022 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedSep 15, 2022
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
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.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 15, 2022.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-TN | Steve Cohen | Original | Sep 15, 2022 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Nov 1, 2022Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
- Sep 15, 2022Introduced in House
- Sep 15, 2022Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Law.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 15, 2022Introduced in House
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