Massachusetts H4018 protects victims of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination from liability in slander or libel cases.
Massachusetts H4018, known as "An Act protecting assault survivors," amends Chapter 231 of the General Laws by adding Section 91C. This new section shields individuals from being held liable in damages for any communication made without malice regarding an incident of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination. A prevailing defendant in such cases is entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees, costs, and treble damages for harm caused by the defamation action.
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