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HB3230Introduced in the House

SPEECH PROTECTION-GOVT/PRIVATE

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Introduced by Tom Weber, District 64

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Creates the Freedom from Government and Private Collusion Against Free Speech Act. Provides that if a State agency or employee of the State coordinates with a private company to deny the freedom of speech of a citizen of this State, the citizen shall have a cause of action against that agency or employee and private company. Sets forth limitations. Provides that if a citizen of this State prevails in an action under the Act, the State agency or employee and the private company shall reimburse the Office of the Attorney General in the amount of 3 times the legal fees incurred in the action, plus the amount of damages awarded as the court shall determine. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant

March 13, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Weber

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant

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