Kansas SB141 prohibits defamation actions in cases of reported sexual misconduct, abuse, assault, or harassment under specific conditions.
Kansas SB141, known as the "right to speak your truth act," prohibits individuals who are the subject of reported accusations of sexual misconduct, sexual abuse, sexual assault, or sexual harassment from filing defamation actions under certain circumstances. This prohibition applies when the accuser has publicly stated that the reported incident did not occur, has been impeached in a related court proceeding, or has made contradictory statements on social media. The act aims to protect individuals from defamation claims in these specific situations.
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