Chapter 554 — Special Motion for Expedited Relief

554.01 This section has been repealed. It was part of Minnesota's original anti-SLAPP law, which was replaced in 2024 by the … 554.02 This section has been repealed. It was part of Minnesota's original anti-SLAPP law, which was replaced in 2024 by the … 554.03 This section has been repealed. It was part of Minnesota's original anti-SLAPP law, which was replaced in 2024 by the … 554.04 This section has been repealed. It was part of Minnesota's original anti-SLAPP law, which was replaced in 2024 by the … 554.045 This section has been repealed. It was part of Minnesota's original anti-SLAPP law, which was replaced in 2024 by the … 554.05 This section has been repealed. It was part of Minnesota's original anti-SLAPP law, which was replaced in 2024 by the … 554.06 This section has been repealed. It was part of Minnesota's original anti-SLAPP law, which was replaced in 2024 by the … 554.07 Short Title This section gives the law its official short name: the 'Uniform Public Expression Protection Act.' This is Minnesota's … 554.08 Scope This section defines when the anti-SLAPP law applies and when it does not. It covers lawsuits based on speech in … 554.09 Special Motion for Expedited Relief If you are sued for exercising your free speech rights, you can file a special motion to have the case dismissed … 554.10 Stay When someone files an anti-SLAPP motion, the rest of the lawsuit is automatically put on hold. This means no discovery, … 554.11 Hearing The court must hold a hearing on the anti-SLAPP motion within 60 days of the motion being filed. The court can delay the … 554.12 Proof When deciding an anti-SLAPP motion, the court looks at the pleadings, the motion papers, any responses, and any evidence … 554.13 Dismissal of Cause of Action in Whole or Part The court must dismiss the lawsuit permanently if the defendant shows the anti-SLAPP law applies and the plaintiff … 554.14 Ruling The court must issue its ruling on an anti-SLAPP motion within 60 days after the hearing. 554.15 Appeal If the court denies an anti-SLAPP motion in whole or in part, the defendant has an automatic right to appeal. The appeal … 554.16 Costs, Attorney Fees, and Expenses If the defendant wins the anti-SLAPP motion, the court must award them court costs, attorney fees, and litigation … 554.17 Construction Courts must interpret this anti-SLAPP law broadly to protect free speech, press freedom, the right to assemble, the … 554.18 Uniformity of Application and Construction Courts should interpret this law consistently with how other states that have adopted the same uniform act interpret it. … 554.19 Savings Clause This section is a savings clause that protects existing legal cases involving Minnesota's anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit … 554.20 No Waiver of Other Pleadings or Defenses Filing an anti-SLAPP motion does not waive any other defenses or prevent you from filing other motions or pleadings in …