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SB 375 Immunity of persons; statements regarding matters of public concern or made at a public hearing.

Introduced by: John S. Edwards | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Immunity of persons; statements regarding matters of public concern or made at a public hearing; special plea to dismiss; stay of discovery. Provides that a person claiming immunity from certain claims for making statements at a public hearing or regarding matters of public concern may file a special plea to dismiss the underlying claim. The bill further provides that, upon the filing of such a plea, discovery related to such underlying claim shall be stayed pending the entry of an order adjudicating the plea.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Immunity of persons; statements regarding matters of public concern or made at a public hearing; special plea to dismiss; stay of discovery. Provides that a person claiming immunity from certain claims for making statements at a public hearing or regarding matters of public concern may file a special plea to dismiss the underlying claim. The bill further provides that, upon the filing of such a plea, discovery related to such underlying claim shall be stayed pending the entry of an order adjudicating the plea. The bill changes from discretionary to mandatory the award of attorney fees to any person who has a suit dismissed against him due to the immunity.