Bill > H61

This bill aims to facilitate the filing of slander actions against anonymous parties on the internet. It proposes that if a plaintiff intends to file a slander lawsuit but is unable to identify the real name of the defendant, the plaintiff can request the third-party platform or service provider (such as an internet forum) that is hosting the anonymous content to release the defendant's name, address, and contact information within 10 days. If the platform does not comply, the plaintiff can seek a court order to compel the release of this information, and the court may impose penalties on the platform for non-compliance. The goal is to enable the plaintiff to initiate a slander lawsuit against the anonymous defendant.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H61