A5142

Extends anti-SLAPP protections to complainants of sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination.

New Jersey A5142 extends anti-SLAPP protections to individuals who report or complain, in good faith and without malice, of sexual offenses, discrimination, or retaliation. The bill aims to protect victims from retaliatory lawsuits intended to silence them. It allows courts to dismiss such retaliatory lawsuits and award damages, costs, and attorney's fees to the complainant if they prevail. This protection does not apply to governmental units or employees acting in an official capacity, or to those primarily engaged in selling or leasing goods or services.