Protects individuals from defamation lawsuits when making truthful claims about sexual misconduct in Hawaii.

This bill aims to safeguard individuals who make truthful claims about sexual misconduct from defamation lawsuits. It defines "protected communication" as factual information related to incidents of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination. A prevailing defendant in such defamation cases is entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. The bill seeks to create safer communities by preventing the misuse of defamation lawsuits to silence victims and good-faith reporters.

Protects individuals from defamation lawsuits when making truthful claims about sexual misconduct in Hawaii.

This bill aims to safeguard individuals who make truthful claims about sexual misconduct from defamation lawsuits. It defines "protected communication" as factual information related to incidents of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination. A prevailing defendant in such defamation cases is entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. The bill seeks to create safer communities by preventing the misuse of defamation lawsuits to silence victims and good-faith reporters.