IL HB3311

Creates the "Protect Survivors Reporting Act" adding Article XXIV to the Code of Civil Procedure to protect individuals who report gender-based violence from retaliatory lawsuits such as defamation, slander, libel, or harassment claims

Courts must dismiss civil claims against someone who reported gender-based violence unless the plaintiff proves by clear and convincing evidence that the report was made with "actual malice" (knowledge it was false or reckless disregard for the truth)

Prevailing parties who successfully defend against retaliatory lawsuits are entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, costs, injunctive relief, and potentially treble damages and punitive damages

Hearings on motions to dismiss under this Article must occur within 90 days, and discovery is suspended pending the court's decision on the motion

"Reporting gender-based violence" broadly includes disclosures to authorities, employers, educational institutions, media, social media, or any other person verbally, in writing, or electronically