HSB 42: HSB 42

What it does

This bill enacts the “Uniform Public Expression Protection Act”, which creates a special motion for expedited relief in actions involving the exercise of the right of freedom of speech and of the press, the right to assemble and petition, and the right of association. _____ concern. The bill does not apply to causes of action against a governmental unit or an employee or agent of a governmental unit acting or purporting to act in an official capacity; by a governmental unit or an employee or agent of a governmental unit acting in an official capacity to enforce or protect against an imminent threat to public health or safety; or against a person engaged in the business of selling or leasing goods or services if the cause of action arises out of a communication related to a person’s sale or lease of the goods or services.

House subcommittee · named January 17, 2023

• Rep. Steven Holt (R) · steven.holt@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Bobby Kaufmann (R) · bobby.kaufmann@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Megan L. Srinivas (D) · megan.srinivas@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 14 for, 0 against

For: AFSCME Iowa Council 61; American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa (ACLU-IA); Americans For Prosperity; Iowa Association for Justice; Iowa Broadcasters Association; Iowa Commission on Uniform State Laws c/o David S. Walker, Chair; Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO; Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps; Iowa Newspaper Association; Iowa Public Information Board; Iowa State Bar Association; Motion Picture Association, Inc.; and 2 more

In plain words

1. January 17, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. January 17, 2023House subcommittee named: Holt, Kaufmann and Srinivas
3. January 24, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. January 31, 2023Approved by the House committee
5. February 1, 2023Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 177