Iowa SF334 establishes a special motion for expedited relief in actions involving freedom of speech, assembly, and association.

Iowa SF334, known as the "Uniform Public Expression Protection Act," creates a special motion for expedited relief in civil actions involving the exercise of the right of freedom of speech and of the press, the right to assemble and petition, and the right of association. The bill applies to actions filed on or after its effective date. It allows a party to file a motion to dismiss a cause of action if it is based on protected communications.

Iowa SF334 establishes a special motion for expedited relief in actions involving freedom of speech, assembly, and association.

Iowa SF334, known as the "Uniform Public Expression Protection Act," creates a special motion for expedited relief in civil actions involving the exercise of the right of freedom of speech and of the press, the right to assemble and petition, and the right of association. The bill applies to actions filed on or after its effective date. It allows a party to file a motion to dismiss a cause of action if it is based on protected communications.