Civil Actions - Immunity - Disclosure of Allegations of Sexually Assaultive Behavior (Stop Silencing Survivors Act)

Summary

The bill protects anyone who truthfully or responsibly reports accusations of sexually assaultive behavior from being sued for defamation. It assumes the reporter acted in good faith unless a plaintiff shows, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the reporter acted with actual malice or recklessly spread false information. Successful defendants can also recover attorney’s fees and costs.

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