BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

SB 5752: Correction of defamation

Creating the uniform correction or clarification of defamation act.

Summary

  • A new chapter is created known as the Uniform Correction or Clarification of Defamation Act that applies to any claim for relief for damages arising out of harm to personal reputation caused by the false content of a publication. All forms of publications are applicable, including writings, broadcasts, oral communications, or electronic transmissions.

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Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
  1. IntroducedFeb 9, 2011
  2. Out of committeeFeb 21, 2011
  3. Passed Senatestopped here
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Adam Kline (D-37)
Introduced
February 9, 2011 in the Senate
Last action
April 11, 2012

AN ACT Relating to the uniform correction or clarification of defamation act;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Adam Kline (D-37)

3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Senate Rules "X" file.
  4. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  5. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  6. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  7. Revert to Rules White Sheet.
  8. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  9. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  10. Senate Rules "X" file.
  11. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  12. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  13. Minority; do not pass.
  14. JUD - Majority; do pass.
  15. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

SB 5752 in other sessions

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