Enacting the right to speak your truth act to prohibit defamation actions in certain circumstances.

Summary

The bill would stop a person who has been accused of sexual misconduct, abuse, assault, or harassment from filing a defamation suit over the accusation, unless the plaintiff can meet one of four specific conditions. It applies to accusations reported to law enforcement, human‑resources, media outlets or social‑media platforms. The measure aims to protect individuals from being sued for speaking about such accusations while preserving legitimate defamation claims.

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