2025 Regular SessionWest Virginia Legislature

HB2756: Relating to legal actions concerning the exercise of a person’s constitutional rights

Legislative Summary

The purpose of this bill is to establish procedures for dismissing legal actions filed in response to a party's exercise of free speech, right to petition, or right to associate; providing definitions; creating a short title and legislative purpose; provide the scope of the cause of action; provide expedited relief; establish when a stay may be entered; establish procedures for hearings, proof, and for dismissals; provide a time frame for rulings; allow for an immediate appeal as a matter of right; and allow for costs attorney fees, and expenses.

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Bill History

2/21/2025
Filed for introduction
House of Delegates
2/21/2025
To Judiciary
House of Delegates
2/21/2025
Introduced in House
House of Delegates
2/21/2025
To House Judiciary
House of Delegates

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/21/2025)
Chamber
House of Delegates
Committee
Judiciary(House of Delegates)

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/1/197020.9 KB