SF1922 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Anti-Lawfare Law

Related bill: HF1784

AI Generated Summary

This bill, titled the Anti-Lawfare Law, proposes adding a new section (604.50) to the Minnesota Statutes. It states that if a government entity (defined as either a state agency or a municipality) initiates a legal action against a person (excluding government entities) and loses the case, the government entity must pay all defense costs incurred by the person. These costs include attorney fees, disbursements, and other expenses. The bill also clarifies that it does not limit any other legal remedies available to the person being sued.

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Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 26, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety
February 26, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety