HB 2705 strengthens free speech protections on college campuses by limiting the ability of institutions of higher education to regulate expressive activities. The bill clarifies that campus outdoor areas are public forums and restricts universities from imposing viewpoint-based limitations on protests, speeches, and other forms of expression. It establishes a Campus Free Expression Review Board, which is responsible for reviewing university policies related to free speech and resolving disputes regarding alleged violations. Additionally, the bill provides legal protections for students and organizations accused of trespassing or other violations during campus protests, allowing them to use a university’s internal grievance process as part of their legal defense.