New York S02419 amends the civil rights law to deem privileged certain communications about sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination made.

New York S02419 amends the civil rights law to establish that certain communications made without malice regarding incidents of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination are privileged. This means that a civil action cannot be maintained against someone for publishing such communications. Additionally, if a defendant prevails in a defamation action brought against them for making a privileged communication, they are entitled to their reasonable attorney's fees and costs for successfully defending themselves in such litigation, plus treble damages for any harm caused by the defamation.

New York S02419 amends the civil rights law to deem privileged certain communications about sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination made.

New York S02419 amends the civil rights law to establish that certain communications made without malice regarding incidents of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination are privileged. This means that a civil action cannot be maintained against someone for publishing such communications. Additionally, if a defendant prevails in a defamation action brought against them for making a privileged communication, they are entitled to their reasonable attorney's fees and costs for successfully defending themselves in such litigation, plus treble damages for any harm caused by the defamation.