HB 951: Defamation
GENERAL BILL by Andrade
Defamation; Provides venue is proper in any county in state for certain defamation causes of action; provides plaintiffs are entitled to reasonable costs & attorney fees; provides person is not public figure for purposes of defamation claim if his or her fame or notoriety arises in specified manner; provides failure to take certain action is evidence of actual malice; revises parties to whom court shall award certain attorney fees & costs.
Effective Date: 7/1/2023
Last Action: 2/21/2023 House - Withdrawn prior to introduction
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 2/21/2023 House - Withdrawn prior to introduction
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2023 | House |
• Filed |
| 2/21/2023 | House |
• Withdrawn prior to introduction |
