California Code of Civil Procedure

§ 425.17

CCP § 425.17 Effective Jan 1, 2012Title 6 · Part 2 · Ch. 2 · Art. 1

Statute text

(a)The Legislature finds and declares that there has been a disturbing abuse of Section 425.16, the California Anti-SLAPP Law, which has undermined the exercise of the constitutional rights of freedom of speech and petition for the redress of grievances, contrary to the purpose and intent of Section 425.16. The Legislature finds and declares that it is in the public interest to encourage continued participation in matters of public significance, and that this participation should not be chilled through abuse of the judicial process or Section 425.16.

(b)Section 425.16 does not apply to any action brought solely in the public interest or on behalf of the general public if all of the following conditions exist:

(1)The plaintiff does not seek any relief greater than or different from the relief sought for the general public or a class of which the plaintiff is a member. A claim for attorney’s fees, costs, or penalties does not constitute greater or different relief for purposes of this subdivision.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 296, Sec. 36.5. (AB 1023) Effective January 1, 2012.