19-03-2025
State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro named Advocate of the Year for anti-SLAPP law
A state representative from Erie County is recognized for his efforts to protect First Amendment freedoms in the Commonwealth.
Third District Representative Ryan Bizzarro was given the first-ever Advocate of the Year award from the Pennsylvania Newsmedia Association.
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According to the association, bizzarro is recognized for his pivotal role in the enactment of the new Pennsylvania anti-SLAPP law, Act 72 of 2024.
Bizzarro said this legislation prohibits frivolous lawsuits from taking place, where a judge could automatically slap them down.
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'This legislation was signed into law on November 13th, 2024 and I'm very proud of it. I think we're seeing right now that folks who had frivolous lawsuits before these judges they are getting slapped down and it's doing what it needs to do to protect Pennsylvanians and protect and preserve our First Amendment rights and free speech,' Bizzarro said.
Attorney Michael Berry from Philadelphia was also given this award.
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