Provides that certain communications made without malice regarding an incident of sexual assault, harassment or discrimination shall be deemed privileged
Summary
Provides that certain communications made without malice regarding an incident of sexual assault, harassment or discrimination shall be deemed privileged; provides that a prevailing defendant in an action brought against such defendant for making a communication that is privileged shall be entitled to attorney's fees and costs for such defense.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 2, 2024
Last action May 2, 2024
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Committee
1
May 2, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
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