Establishes the "Uniform Public Expression Protection Act"

Summary

The bill repeals Missouri’s existing §537.528 and replaces it with a new §537.529 called the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act. It lets any person or entity file a special motion to dismiss a civil claim if the claim is based on the person’s communication in a governmental proceeding, on an issue under governmental review, or on exercising free‑speech, press, assembly, or association rights on a matter of public concern, with several exceptions. The measure also sets procedural rules for stays, limited discovery, and award of costs.

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