Infringing on Speech and Protest Rights

  • Status: Active
  • Position: Oppose
  • Bill Number: SB 520
  • Latest Update: March 12, 2026
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Summary

This bill, which is redundant and ill-defined, risks infringing on constitutionally protected speech and protest rights.

SB 520 creates powerful legal tools that could be used to deter or punish lawful protest, thus discouraging individuals from engaging in protected speech out of fear of severe financial liability.

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