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