Bill > H1238

This bill proposes to amend Section 91 of Chapter 231 by adding a new paragraph that addresses situations where someone wants to file a slander lawsuit (a false spoken statement that damages someone's reputation) against an anonymous individual on the internet or other communication platforms. If the plaintiff, the person bringing the lawsuit, cannot identify the defendant by their real name because it's held by a third party, such as an internet service provider or social media platform, this third party would be required to release the defendant's name, address, and contact information to the plaintiff within ten days of a request. This request must state the plaintiff's intention to file a slander action. If the third party fails to comply, the plaintiff can seek a court order from a district court to compel the release of the information, and the district court can impose penalties on the third party for not following the order.