Massachusetts H1974 amends defamation laws to protect privileged communications regarding sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination.
Massachusetts H1974 amends the state's defamation laws to protect privileged communications regarding incidents of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination. A communication made without malice about such incidents is deemed privileged. A prevailing defendant in a defamation action brought for making a privileged communication is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, costs, treble damages, and any other relief permitted by law. This protection applies to individuals who have or had a reasonable basis to file a complaint of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination.
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