Mississippi HB1476 establishes the "Freedom of Speech Protection Act" to safeguard free speech and press rights.
Mississippi HB1476, the "Freedom of Speech Protection Act," aims to protect free speech and press rights by allowing a special motion to dismiss certain civil actions. The act applies to communications on matters of public concern and activities protected by the U.S. and Mississippi Constitutions. It mandates a sixty-day period for filing a special motion to dismiss a cause of action, with specific timelines for court rulings and appeals. The act also outlines procedures for stays during appeals and awards costs, attorney's fees, and expenses to prevailing parties.
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