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PA HB95
PA HB95In particular rights and immunities, providing for immunity for constitutionally protected communications.
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Introduced
01/27/2021
01/27/2021
In Committee
01/27/2021
01/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
11/30/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 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 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to provide immunity from civil action for individuals who engage in constitutionally protected communications, such as written or oral statements related to public issues that are submitted to government bodies or intended to encourage public participation in the political process. The bill establishes a procedure for filing a motion to dismiss lawsuits based on these constitutionally protected communications, and it allows for the recovery of legal fees and other costs if the motion is successful. The bill is intended to encourage continued participation in matters of public significance and to prevent abuse of the judicial process to chill free speech and the right to petition the government.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (18)
Russ Diamond (R)*,
Barb Gleim (R),
Seth Grove (R),
Johnathan Hershey (R),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Lee James (R),
Dawn Keefer (R),
Daryl Metcalfe (R),
David Millard (R),
Brett Miller (R),
Dan Moul (R),
Ed Neilson (D),
Nickolas Pisciottano (D),
Frank Ryan (R),
Craig Staats (R),
Michael Zabel (D),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 01/27/2021)
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