New York S09699 creates a privilege for certain communications about sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination made without malice.
New York S09699 amends the civil rights law to establish a privilege for communications made without malice regarding incidents of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination. This privilege applies to factual information related to such incidents. A prevailing defendant in a defamation action brought against them for making a privileged communication is entitled to attorney's fees, costs, treble damages, and any other permitted relief. The privilege applies only to individuals with a reasonable basis to file a complaint of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination.
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