Hawaii HB148 aims to protect individuals from defamation lawsuits when making truthful claims about sexual misconduct.

Hawaii HB148 seeks to amend the state's defamation laws to protect individuals who make truthful claims about sexual misconduct from facing defamation lawsuits. The bill defines "protected communication" as factual information related to incidents of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or sexual discrimination. A prevailing defendant in such cases is entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. The intent is to prevent the misuse of defamation lawsuits to silence victims and good-faith reporters of sexual misconduct, thereby fostering safer communities.

Hawaii HB148 aims to protect individuals from defamation lawsuits when making truthful claims about sexual misconduct.

Hawaii HB148 seeks to amend the state's defamation laws to protect individuals who make truthful claims about sexual misconduct from facing defamation lawsuits. The bill defines "protected communication" as factual information related to incidents of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or sexual discrimination. A prevailing defendant in such cases is entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. The intent is to prevent the misuse of defamation lawsuits to silence victims and good-faith reporters of sexual misconduct, thereby fostering safer communities.