SB 137·SD·senate
establish procedures for anti-SLAPP actions to protect the exercise of a person's constitutional rights, including freedom of speech.
Signed into LawFiled Jan 27, 2026
Sponsor: Hulse
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Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-16
Mar 30, 2026
Summary
The bill adds anti‑SLAPP rules that let a party file a special motion to throw out a claim based on their protected public expression. It pauses other litigation while the motion is decided and can award fees to the winning side. The measure aims to safeguard free speech, press, assembly and petition rights.
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