RCW 4.105.010 Application of chapter. (1) In this section: (a) “Goods or services” does not include the creation, dissemination, exhibition, or advertisement or similar promotion of a dramatic, literary, musical, political, journalistic, or artistic work. (b) “Governmental unit” means a public corporation or government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality. (c) “Person” means an individual, […]
RCW 4.105.020 Special motion for expedited relief. (1) Prior to filing a special motion for expedited relief under subsection (2) of this section, the moving party shall provide written notice to the responding party of its intent to file the motion at least 14 days prior to filing the motion. During that time, the responding […]
RCW 4.105.030 Stay. (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (4) through (7) of this section, on the earlier of the giving of notice of intent to file a motion under RCW 4.105.020(1) or the filing of a motion under RCW 4.105.020(2): (a) All other proceedings between the moving party and responding party, including discovery […]
RCW 4.105.040 Hearing. (1) The court shall hear a motion under RCW 4.105.020 not later than sixty days after filing of the motion, unless the court orders a later hearing: (a) To allow discovery under RCW 4.105.030(4); or (b) For other good cause. (2) If the court orders a later hearing under subsection (1)(a) of […]
RCW 4.105.050 Proof. In ruling on a motion under RCW 4.105.020, the court shall consider the pleadings, the motion, any reply or response to the motion, and any evidence that could be considered in ruling on a motion for summary judgment under superior court civil rule 56. [ 2021 c 259 § 6.]
RCW 4.105.060 Dismissal of cause of action in whole or part. (1) In ruling on a motion under RCW 4.105.020, the court shall dismiss with prejudice a cause of action, or part of a cause of action, if: (a) The moving party establishes under RCW 4.105.010(2) that this chapter applies; (b) The responding party fails […]
RCW 4.105.070 Ruling. The court shall rule on a motion under RCW 4.105.020 not later than sixty days after a hearing under RCW 4.105.040. [ 2021 c 259 § 8.]
RCW 4.105.080 Appeal. A moving party may appeal as a matter of right from an order denying, in whole or in part, a motion under RCW 4.105.020. The appeal must be filed not later than twenty-one days after entry of the order. [ 2021 c 259 § 9.]
RCW 4.105.090 Costs, attorneys’ fees, and expenses. On a motion under RCW 4.105.020, the court shall award court costs, reasonable attorneys’ fees, and reasonable litigation expenses related to the motion: (1) To the moving party if the moving party prevails on the motion; or (2) To the responding party if the responding party prevails on […]
RCW 4.105.900 Short title. This chapter may be known and cited as the uniform public expression protection act. [ 2021 c 259 § 1.]
RCW 4.105.901 Construction. This chapter must be broadly construed and applied to protect the exercise of the right of freedom of speech and of the press, the right to assemble and petition, and the right of association, guaranteed by the United States Constitution or the Washington state Constitution. [ 2021 c 259 § 11.]
RCW 4.105.902 Uniformity of application and construction. In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. [ 2021 c 259 § 12.]
RCW 4.105.903 Application—Transitional provision. This chapter applies to a civil action filed or cause of action asserted in a civil action on or after July 25, 2021. [ 2021 c 259 § 13.]
