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What is Ohio's anti-SLAPP statute?

Ohio’s first anti‑SLAPP law is called the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (Ohio Rev. Code Ann. §§ 2747.01–2747.06). It took effect April 9, 2025. The law gives you a quick way to dismiss meritless lawsuits targeting your free‑speech rights on public issues.

You have 60 days from being served to file a motion to dismiss—though the court can extend this for good cause. Once filed, all proceedings stop until the court decides the motion. If you win, the court must dismiss the claims and order the other side to pay your attorney’s fees. Ohio became the 35th state to enact such protections.

If you think you’re the target of a SLAPP suit in Ohio, call us immediately so we can act within the strict deadlines.


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