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2010 Senate Bill 6395: Addressing lawsuits aimed at chilling free speech
Introduced by Sen. Adam Kline (Seattle) (D) on January 13, 2010
Allows for someone who is sued in an attempt to have their rights to free speech or petition taken away to ask for a speedy trial. If the person wins the trial, they are to be paid the cost of legal fees as well as $10,000 from the other side. The opposing legal team or attorneys are to be handed sanctions to prevent cases that intimidate free speech from happening again.   Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on January 13, 2010
Substitute offered in the Senate on January 25, 2010
To provide that the court may award additional relief such as sanctions upon the responding party and its attorneys if it determines they are necessary to deter repetition of the conduct.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on January 25, 2010
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on January 25, 2010
To create the Washington act limiting strategic lawsuits against public participation. Strikes a balance between the rights of persons to file lawsuits and to trial by jury and the rights of persons to participate in matters of public concern. Establishes an efficient, uniform, and comprehensive method for speedy adjudication of strategic lawsuits against public participation.
Received in the House on February 17, 2010
Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on February 17, 2010
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 24, 2010
Allows a party to bring a special motion to strike any claim that is based on an action involving public participation and petition. It also rovides that a party who prevails on a special motion to strike will be awarded costs of litigation, reasonable attorneys' fees, and $10,000.
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on March 18, 2010
Allows a party to bring a special motion to strike any claim that is based on an action involving public participation and petition. It also rovides that a party who prevails on a special motion to strike will be awarded costs of litigation, reasonable attorneys' fees, and $10,000.