HB3023Introduced in the House
REMEDIES AGAINST INTIMIDATION
Introduced by Dave Vella, District 68
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Creates the Neighborhood Freedom from Intimidation Act. Creates a private cause of action for persons who have been threatened or intimidated by intentionally threatening leafletting. Creates a private cause of action for persons who have been threatened or intimidated by the intentional false reporting of a violent crime. Provides that if a plaintiff prevails in a private cause of action under the Act, the court may award all appropriate relief, including injunctive relief, monetary damages, reasonable attorney's fees and costs, or any other appropriate relief in law or equity. Provides that speech alone may not support a private cause of action brought under the Act, except upon a showing of specified conditions. Provides that the Act does not intend, nor allow, a private cause of actions to be brought for constitutionally protected activity.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 11, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Judiciary - Civil Committee · March 12, 2025
9
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
10 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
| Kevin Olickal | 16 | Yes |
| Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz | 17 | Yes |
| Curtis Tarver | 25 | Yes |
| Mary Canty | 54 | Yes |
| Tracy Katz Muhl | 57 | Yes |
| Dave Vella | 68 | Yes |
| David Friess | 115 | Not Voting |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Margaret Croke
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Margaret Croke
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary - Civil Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 013-006-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Dave Vella
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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