Maryland SB251 establishes the Maryland Uniform Public Expression Protection Act to protect against SLAPP suits.

Maryland SB251, the Maryland Uniform Public Expression Protection Act, aims to safeguard individuals and entities from Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP). It allows defendants in such suits to file a special motion for expedited relief to dismiss the cause of action or part of it. The act applies to suits based on communications related to governmental proceedings or the exercise of constitutional rights. Defendants can seek dismissal or a stay of proceedings, and courts must consider specific factors in ruling on such motions.

Maryland SB251 establishes the Maryland Uniform Public Expression Protection Act to protect against SLAPP suits.

Maryland SB251, the Maryland Uniform Public Expression Protection Act, aims to safeguard individuals and entities from Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP). It allows defendants in such suits to file a special motion for expedited relief to dismiss the cause of action or part of it. The act applies to suits based on communications related to governmental proceedings or the exercise of constitutional rights. Defendants can seek dismissal or a stay of proceedings, and courts must consider specific factors in ruling on such motions.