An Act relative to filing slander against anonymous parties on the internet

This bill would allow individuals to sue anonymous online posters by requiring internet service providers or platforms to disclose the poster's real name and contact information. Under the proposed law, a plaintiff must state their intent to file a slander lawsuit, and the third party holding the data must release it within ten days. If the platform refuses to share the information, the plaintiff can ask a district court to order the release and impose penalties for non-compliance. The measure directly affects people who wish to take legal action against anonymous online defamation and the companies that host internet content.