Bill > SF1922

This bill, known as the "Anti-Lawfare Law," aims to protect individuals from potentially costly legal actions initiated by government entities. The bill establishes that if a government entity (which includes state agencies and municipalities) files a lawsuit against a person and does not win the case, the government entity must pay all of the defendant's legal expenses, including attorney fees and court costs. The legislation defines key terms such as "government entity" and "person" (specifically excluding government entities from the definition of person) and provides clear guidelines for cost recovery. By creating this financial accountability, the bill seeks to discourage what might be perceived as frivolous or retaliatory lawsuits by government bodies. The law would take effect on August 1, 2025, and would apply to any legal actions commenced on or after that date. Additionally, the bill specifies that these provisions do not limit other potential legal remedies that might be available to affected parties.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1922&ssn=0&y=2025