SB137Introduced in the Senate
Establish procedures for anti-SLAPP actions to protect the exercise of a person's constitutional rights, including freedom of speech.
Introduced by Amber Hulse, District 30
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establish procedures for anti-SLAPP actions to protect the exercise of a person's constitutional rights, including freedom of speech.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 S.J. 548
March 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Do Pass Amended · March 5, 2026
65
Yes
2
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
70 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Manhart | 1 | Yes |
| Nick Fosness | 1 | Yes |
| David Kull | 2 | Yes |
| John Sjaarda | 2 | Yes |
| Al Novstrup | 3 | Yes |
| Brandei Schaefbauer | 3 | Yes |
| Dylan Jordan | 4 | Yes |
| Kent Roe | 4 | Yes |
| Josephine Garcia | 5 | Yes |
| Matt Roby | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 120
Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
Judiciary Motion to amend, Passed S.J. 14 Amendment 137A
Judiciary Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 15
Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 15
Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0. S.J. 221
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 279
Scheduled for hearing
Judiciary Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.
Certified uncontested, placed on consent
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 2. H.J. 523
Signed by the President S.J. 505
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 553
Delivered to the Governor on March 11, 2026 S.J. 520
Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 S.J. 548
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