Vermont S0151 allows a defendant to file a special motion to strike in lawsuits arising from unpaid volunteer work for nonprofits or governmental.

Vermont S0151 introduces a special motion to strike for defendants in lawsuits related to unpaid volunteer work for nonprofit organizations or governmental entities. The bill aims to protect volunteers from meritless lawsuits that discourage volunteerism. If the court grants the motion, it can award costs and attorney's fees to the defendant; if denied, it can award them to the plaintiff if the motion was frivolous or intended to delay. The court can also order limited discovery for the motion.

Vermont S0151 allows a defendant to file a special motion to strike in lawsuits arising from unpaid volunteer work for nonprofits or governmental.

Vermont S0151 introduces a special motion to strike for defendants in lawsuits related to unpaid volunteer work for nonprofit organizations or governmental entities. The bill aims to protect volunteers from meritless lawsuits that discourage volunteerism. If the court grants the motion, it can award costs and attorney's fees to the defendant; if denied, it can award them to the plaintiff if the motion was frivolous or intended to delay. The court can also order limited discovery for the motion.