HB292

Establish the uniform public expression protection act

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Montana HB292 establishes the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act to safeguard freedom of speech and assembly.

Montana HB292, the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act, provides protections for certain actions involving freedom of speech and freedom of assembly. It allows for expedited relief through a special motion for expedited relief, which can be filed within 60 days of being served with a complaint. The court must rule on such motions within 60 days, and if the moving party prevails, they can be awarded costs, attorney fees, and expenses.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

96 Yea

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1 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 25, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 4, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 1, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President