MassachusettsAn Act relative to strengthen the Commonwealth's Anti-SLAPP law
What it does
By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1627) of Mark J. Cusack for legislation to ensure full participation by citizens and organizations in discussions of issues regarding the right to the freedom of petition, the freedom of speech, the freedom of expression or any matter of public concern.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 26Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)Latest
- 2025
- Oct 20Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2
- Jul 29Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Jul 29Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Jul 16Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Feb 27Senate concurred
- Feb 27Referred to the committee on The JudiciaryIntroduced