HB3230 - 104th General Assembly

SPEECH PROTECTION-GOVT/PRIVATE
Last Action
2/18/2025 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/06/2025 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Weber
2/18/2025 House First Reading
2/18/2025 House Referred to Rules Committee
3/06/2025 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
3/12/2025 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin
3/13/2025 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant