Massachusetts S1143 amends defamation laws to protect privileged communications about sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination.
Massachusetts S1143 amends Chapter 278 of the General Laws to protect privileged communications about incidents of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination. It ensures that a civil action cannot be maintained against a person or entity for publishing a fair and true report of official proceedings. This protection extends to communications made without malice regarding incidents of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination, which are deemed privileged.
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