Maryland SB295 protects individuals from liability when disclosing allegations of sexually assaultive behavior in good faith.

Maryland SB295, known as the Stop Silencing Survivors Act, shields individuals from liability when they disclose allegations of sexually assaultive behavior in good faith. The bill defines sexually assaultive behavior as acts that constitute certain sexual crimes or abuses. It presumes good faith in disclosures unless proven otherwise, and mandates courts to award attorney's fees and costs to successful defenders of good faith disclosures, unless the opposing party shows the award would be inappropriate.

Maryland SB295 protects individuals from liability when disclosing allegations of sexually assaultive behavior in good faith.

Maryland SB295, known as the Stop Silencing Survivors Act, shields individuals from liability when they disclose allegations of sexually assaultive behavior in good faith. The bill defines sexually assaultive behavior as acts that constitute certain sexual crimes or abuses. It presumes good faith in disclosures unless proven otherwise, and mandates courts to award attorney's fees and costs to successful defenders of good faith disclosures, unless the opposing party shows the award would be inappropriate.