Illinois Citizen Participation Act amendments (including freedom of the press) apply to actions commenced on or after January 1, 2026
January 1, 2026
Effective for actions commenced on or after January 1, 2026, amendments to the Illinois Citizen Participation Act clarify that the Act applies to protected activity “including freedom of the press.”
In practice, anti-SLAPP statutes are designed to provide an early, efficient path for courts to identify and resolve claims aimed at chilling protected speech and petitioning activity. The statute also addresses procedural issues like stays of other proceedings while a qualifying motion is considered.
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