A bill for an act creating a special motion for expedited relief in actions involving the exercise of the right of freedom of speech and of the press, the right to assemble and petition, and the right of association, and including applicability provisions.

This Iowa bill (HSB 116) creates a special legal motion to quickly dismiss lawsuits targeting protected speech. It allows people sued for free speech, press, assembly, or petitioning on public issues (like criticizing government actions) to file a motion within 60 days, pausing all other court proceedings while a judge decides. If the court rules for the defendant, they automatically win attorney fees. The law covers speech on public concerns but excludes government lawsuits and business advertisements.