HF 2435: Relating to court records of actions that have been found to be frivolous and actions for slander or libel

What it does

This bill relates to sealing court records of an action that has been found to be frivolous or an action for slander or libel. The bill provides that a court shall seal the court records of an action that has been found to be frivolous or an action for slander or libel not later than three days from the date of the hearing if any of the following have occurred: the defendant is found not liable, the court finds there is no genuine issue of material fact between the parties or dismisses the plaintiff’s claim, the plaintiff withdraws the claim, the plaintiff does not appear for the hearing, or if by consent of both parties.

In plain words

1. February 12, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee