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CT HB05595
Bill
Status
1/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joshua Elliott
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AI Summary
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Amends Connecticut General Statutes section 52-196a to create a new privilege for communications about sexual misconduct, sexual abuse, sexual assault, or sexual harassment
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Communications made by an individual regarding such incidents would be excluded from the category of statements that may constitute defamation
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The privilege applies only to communications made "without malice," meaning knowingly false or reckless statements would not be protected
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Referred to the Judiciary Committee during the January 2025 legislative session
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Introduced by Representatives Elliott (88th), Kavros DeGraw (17th), Gilchrest (18th), and Farrar K. (20th)
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning A Defamation Action Filed In Connection With Communications Relating To An Incident Of Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault Or Sexual Harassment.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary
1/21/2025