In re: Amendments to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.130

Summary

The Supreme Court of Florida amended Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.130 to permit interlocutory review of nonfinal orders denying motions under specified Florida Anti-SLAPP statutes. The amendments became effective immediately on March 27, 2025, with comments due by June 10, 2025.

Holdings

1. Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.130 is amended to add subdivision (a)(3)(J), authorizing appeals to the district courts of appeal from nonfinal orders denying motions under sections 718.1224(5), 720.304(4)(c), or 768.295(4), Florida Statutes.
2. The amendments to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.130 become effective immediately upon release of the opinion.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.130 should be amended to permit interlocutory review of nonfinal orders denying motions under Florida's Anti-SLAPP statutes.
2. Whether the amendment should become effective immediately.

Disposition

other