A bill for an act establishing certain privileges for communications made regarding incidents of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination and creating a special motion for expedited relief in such actions.

SF 190 protects individuals who report sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination by making such communications legally privileged, meaning they cannot be sued for defamation without proof of malice. It creates a special legal process allowing defendants in defamation cases to quickly request dismissal of the lawsuit through an expedited motion, with courts required to rule within 60 days. The bill covers reports made in workplaces, schools, and online contexts (including cyber sexual bullying), protecting those who report incidents with a reasonable basis. It also entitles successful defendants to recover attorney fees, damages for harm caused by the lawsuit, and other remedies.