Hawaii SB117 aims to protect individuals from defamation lawsuits when making claims of sexual misconduct, unless proven with malice.
Hawaii SB117 amends Chapter 663 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to limit defamation liability for individuals making truthful claims about sexual misconduct. This protection applies to sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sexual discrimination. The bill aims to prevent defamation lawsuits from being used to silence victims and good-faith reporters. A prevailing defendant in such cases is entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. The term "protected communication" includes factual information related to incidents of sexual misconduct.
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