Caption
Relating to the automatic stay of proceedings pending an interlocutory appeal of a denial of a motion to dismiss in an action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
Session
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Bill Status
Failed: Passed Senate, Died in the House
Updated
2023.05.23
Bill Type
Courts & Judiciary Bills
Position
Opposed
Priority
1
Comments
The problem is "motions denied as untimely" and "motions denied due to the application of exemptions"
Recommended for local and uncontested even though there was public testimony in opposition!
Companion HB 2781 by Leach. AntiSLAPP. Publishers and Sunshine Coalition led by Prather have fought both HB 2781 and SB 896 this every step of the way.
Senate committee tacked SB 896 onto HB 3129.