Uniform Public Expression Act; enact.

SB 2381, the "Uniform Public Expression Act," creates a legal process to quickly dismiss lawsuits targeting protected speech in Mississippi. It applies to civil cases where someone is sued for communicating on public issues in government proceedings or exercising free speech, press, assembly, or association rights under state or federal constitutions. The bill allows defendants to file a special motion to dismiss the lawsuit within 60 days, automatically staying all other court proceedings until the motion is decided. It does not cover government employees acting officially, lawsuits enforcing public health/safety laws, or commercial speech disputes.