LINK: Senate Bill 1001
SPONSOR: Sen. Brian Lenney, Rep. Heather Scott
IFF Analysis:
STATUS: Awaiting hearing in Senate Jud & Rules
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
This legislation safeguards freedom of speech and public participation by swiftly dismissing meritless Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs), ensuring public engagement and expression on matters of societal or community inteterest not stifled by legal intimidation.
LATEST NEWS:
1/13/25: Sen. Lenney introduced his anti-SLAPP bill once again. It was defeated on the Senate floor because, according to Lenney, certain senators did not want him to get a win.
About Brian Almon
Brian Almon is the Editor of the Gem State Chronicle. He also serves as Chairman of the District 14 Republican Party and is a trustee of the Eagle Public Library Board. He lives with his wife and five children in Eagle.
