LIBEL AND SLANDER – Amends existing law to provide for punitive damages in cases of libel per se and slander per se.

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Overview Bill text 1 History 2 Sponsors

Mar 10, 2026 · House

Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing

Mar 10, 2026 · House

Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

43.1% Uncertain

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 70%, measured from ID's completed sessions
Momentum -5 27/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 214 days quiet

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