Updates to the 2025 Anti-SLAPP Report Card

January 16, 2026   •  By IFS Staff   •  ,

This blog post will provide updates on the states that have enacted new or improved existing anti-SLAPP laws since the September 2025 publication of ...

Michigan Becomes the 39th State to Adopt an Anti-SLAPP Law

January 13, 2026   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

Michigan has officially joined the ranks of states providing robust protections against frivolous, speech-chilling litigation.

Delaware Strengthens Free Speech Protections with Passage of Uniform Public Expression Protection Act

September 15, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  ,

In a landmark victory for free speech rights in Delaware, Governor Matt Meyer signed Senate Bill 80 into law on September 15, enacting the ...

Report: Record Number of States Now Protect Free Speech from Frivolous Lawsuits

August 25, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  ,

New analysis shows significant gains but cautions that many states have deficient laws—or have no law at all

Illinois Takes a Step Forward: Anti-SLAPP Improvements Enacted into Law

August 22, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  ,

Illinois has attempted to improve its anti-SLAPP protections with the passage of Senate Bill 1181.

Historic Win for Iowa Free Speech: Anti-SLAPP Protections Now Law

May 20, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

This landmark legislation makes Iowa the 38th state to enact anti-SLAPP safeguards, meaning that 75% of states now have enhanced First Amendment protections.

Montana Governor Signs Landmark Bill, as State Becomes the 37th to Enact Anti-SLAPP Protections

May 6, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

Montana took a historic step forward in protecting public expression as Governor Greg Gianforte signed House Bill 292, the “Uniform Public Expression Protection Act” ...

Frivolous litigation shouldn’t stifle free speech in Missouri

April 25, 2025   •  By David Keating   •  , ,

This piece originally appeared in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on April 17, 2025. Missourians should feel free to speak their minds on matters of public ...

South Carolina needs to make enacting strong free speech protections priority

April 24, 2025   •  By David Keating   •  , ,

Passing the South Carolina Public Expression Protection Act would give South Carolinians the speech protections they deserve.

State lawmakers should prioritize protecting free speech

April 16, 2025   •  By David Keating   •  , ,

Protecting the right to speak freely without fear of meritless lawsuits should be a priority for Michigan lawmakers.

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