SPEECH PROTECTION-GOVT/PRIVATE
Summary
Creates the Freedom from Government and Private Collusion Against Free Speech Act. Provides that if a State agency or employee of the State coordinates with a private company to deny the freedom of speech of a citizen of this State, the citizen shall have a cause of action against that agency or employee and private company. Sets forth limitations. Provides that if a citizen of this State prevails in an action under the Act, the State agency or employee and the private company shall reimburse the Office of the Attorney General in the amount of 3 times the legal fees incurred in the action, plus the amount of damages awarded as the court shall determine. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 22, 2023
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 17, 2023
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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