relative to retaliatory defamation in domestic violence and sexual violence cases.

HB 580 addresses retaliatory defamation claims in domestic violence and sexual violence cases. The bill's title indicates it aims to prevent defendants from using defamation lawsuits as a tactic to retaliate against victims who report abuse. However, the provided context does not include the bill's specific provisions or policy mechanisms. The bill has been referred for interim study (Committee Report: 09/10/2025, Vote 15-0) and remains pending in committee as of the latest action. No concrete policy changes or affected parties are described in the given context.