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Bill: Freedom of Speech Act of 2797
Details
Submitted by[?]: Liberal Party of Beluzia and Bailon
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: April 2798
Description[?]:
RECOGNIZING that freedom of speech must be upheld by law, THIS ACT seeks to legalize the speaking of truthful remarks and criticism. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Slander laws.
Old value:: Individuals may sue over all defamatory remarks spoken about them, even truthful ones.
Current: Individuals may sue over falsehoods and defamatory opinions spoken about them, if judged to be malicious.
Proposed: Individuals may sue over malicious falsehoods spoken about them.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Libel laws.
Old value:: Individuals may sue over all defamatory remarks printed on them, even truthful ones.
Current: Individuals may sue over falsehoods and defamatory opinions printed on them.
Proposed: Individuals may sue over falsehoods printed on them.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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Vote | Seats | |
yes | Total Seats: 33 | |
no | Total Seats: 38 | |
abstain |
Total Seats: 29 |
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