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

HD 663 requires online platforms and internet service providers (third parties) to disclose the real names and contact information of anonymous users who allegedly commit online slander or defamation, if a plaintiff provides a sworn statement of intent to sue. Platforms must release this information within 10 days of a valid request or face a court order and potential penalties for non-compliance. This bill directly affects plaintiffs seeking to sue anonymous online speakers and the platforms hosting the anonymous content. It creates a streamlined process for obtaining identifying information to initiate legal action, without changing defamation law itself.