SPEECH PROTECTION-GOVT/PRIVATE House SponsorsRep. Tom Weber, Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer, Martin McLaughlin and Amy L. Grant 2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee New Act Creates the Freedom from Government and Private Collusion Against Free Speech Act. Provides that if a State agency or employee of the State coordinates with a private company to deny the freedom of speech of a citizen of this State, the citizen shall have a cause of action against that agency or employee and private company. Sets forth limitations. Provides that if a citizen of this State prevails in an action under the Act, the State agency or employee and the private company shall reimburse the Office of the Attorney General in the amount of 3 times the legal fees incurred in the action, plus the amount of damages awarded as the court shall determine. Effective immediately. 2/6/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Weber 2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading 2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/6/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer 3/12/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin 3/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant