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PA HB95
PA HB95In particular rights and immunities, providing for immunity for constitutionally protected communications.
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Introduced
01/28/2019
01/28/2019
In Committee
01/28/2019
01/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in particular rights and immunities, providing for immunity for constitutionally protected communications.
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to provide immunity for constitutionally protected communications. It defines "constitutionally protected communication" as statements or writings related to issues of public concern or social significance, such as those made in connection with government proceedings or to encourage public participation. The bill allows a person who engages in such communication to file a motion to dismiss any civil action based on that communication. If the motion to dismiss is granted, the person is entitled to recover attorney fees, costs, and any additional tax liability. The bill is intended to broadly protect the constitutional rights of freedom of speech and petition for the redress of grievances.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (34)
Russ Diamond (R)*,
Stephen Barrar (R),
Kerry Benninghoff (R),
Aaron Bernstine (R),
Ryan Bizzarro (D),
Thomas Caltagirone (D),
Michael Driscoll (D),
Cris Dush (R),
Garth Everett (R),
Elizabeth Fiedler (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Susan Helm (R),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Lee James (R),
Mike Jones (R),
Ryan Mackenzie (R),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Daryl Metcalfe (R),
David Millard (R),
Brett Miller (R),
Ed Neilson (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Frank Ryan (R),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Brian Sims (D),
Jared Solomon (D),
Craig Staats (R),
Mike Sturla (D),
Parke Wentling (R),
Martina White (R),
Michael Zabel (D),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Judiciary Hearing (09:30 12/16/2019 Room 205 Ryan Office) (on 12/16/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=95 | 01/19/2019 |
| Bill | http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2019&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=0095&pn=0097 | 01/29/2019 |
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