SB251Introduced in the Senate
Civil Actions - Maryland Uniform Public Expression Protection Act
Introduced by Sara Love, District 16
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Repealing a certain provision relating to strategic lawsuits against public participation; authorizing a person served with a pleading asserting a certain cause of action based on the person's communication related to a governmental proceeding or exercise of certain constitutional rights to file a special motion for expedited relief to dismiss the cause of action; generally relating to civil actions and public expression; and applying the Act prospectively.
Where it stands
Hearing 1/29 at 3:00 p.m.
January 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 1/29 at 3:00 p.m.
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