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TN SB1097

TN SB1097
As enacted, enacts the "Tennessee Public Participation Act," which creates a process by which a person may petition a court to dismiss a legal action that is based on the person's exercise of the right to free speech, right to petition, or right of association. - Amends TCA Title 20.


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Introduced
02/06/2019
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/19/2019
Passed
04/09/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/01/2019

Introduced Session

111th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, enacts the "Tennessee Public Participation Act," which creates a process by which a person may petition a court to dismiss a legal action that is based on the person's exercise of the right to free speech, right to petition, or right of association. - Amends TCA Title 20.

AI Summary

This bill enacts the "Tennessee Public Participation Act," which creates a process for a person to petition a court to dismiss a legal action that is based on the person's exercise of the right to free speech, right to petition, or right of association. The bill outlines the procedures for filing and responding to such petitions, the standards for dismissal, and the available remedies, including the award of attorney's fees and costs. The bill also specifies that it is intended to provide an additional remedy to protect constitutional rights and supplements other available remedies. The bill applies to any legal action commenced on or after July 1, 2019.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Pub. Ch. 185 (on 05/01/2019)

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