Rhode Island S2603 grants an affirmative defense for privileged communications about sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination made without.
Rhode Island S2603 provides an affirmative defense for individuals who communicate about incidents of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination without malice. This defense applies to communications about sexual assault, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or cyber sexual bullying. A prevailing defendant in a defamation action can receive reasonable attorneys' fees, costs, and treble damages. The act takes effect upon passage.
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