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HB2610Introduced in the House

FREE SPEECH-SIGNS & DISPLAYS

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Introduced by Adam Niemerg, District 102

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Creates the Free Speech Protection Act. Provides that a person who has received permission to place a sign or display on State-supported property has the right to exercise freedom of speech. Provides that the Act does not authorize or protect a sign or display that: is libelous, slanderous, or obscene; constitutes an unwarranted invasion of privacy; violates federal or State law; a reasonable person would understand as intended to denigrate or hold up to ridicule the beliefs of a religion, including, but not limited to, the display of a recognized or altered version of a symbol of a religion in such a manner; or incites others to commit an unlawful act, or to materially and substantially disrupt the orderly operation of the State-supported property in question. Provides that no State agency, official, or employee shall be held liable in any civil or criminal action for any expression made through a sign or display. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Referred to Rules Committee

February 6, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Adam M. Niemerg

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

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