New York A00687 amends the civil rights law to deem privileged certain communications about sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination made.

New York A00687 amends the civil rights law to establish that certain communications about incidents of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination are privileged if made without malice. This protection applies to individuals with a reasonable basis to file a complaint related to such incidents. A prevailing defendant in a defamation action brought against them for making a privileged communication is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs for their defense, plus treble damages for any harm caused by the defamation action.

New York A00687 amends the civil rights law to deem privileged certain communications about sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination made.

New York A00687 amends the civil rights law to establish that certain communications about incidents of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination are privileged if made without malice. This protection applies to individuals with a reasonable basis to file a complaint related to such incidents. A prevailing defendant in a defamation action brought against them for making a privileged communication is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs for their defense, plus treble damages for any harm caused by the defamation action.