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SB 1565, 82nd R.S.

Relating to encouraging public participation by citizens by protecting a person's right to petition, right of free speech, and right of association from meritless lawsuits arising from actions taken in furtherance of those rights.

Last action: Not again placed on intent calendar

Author: Rodney Ellis
Joint Author: Kevin Eltife

Companion:

HB 2973 (Identical)

Bill Analyses:
Introduced (Senate Research Center)
Committee Report (Senate Research Center)

Subjects:
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION ACT
Civil Remedies & Liabilities
Courts--Civil Procedure

Senate Committee: State Affairs (Robert Duncan, Bob Deuell, Rodney Ellis, Troy Fraser, Joan Huffman, Mike Jackson, Eddie Lucio, Jr., Leticia Van de Putte, Tommy Williams) Minutes: April 4 2011 | April 12 2011

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