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MA H4018

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tram Nguyen

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Victims of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination cannot be held liable for defamation damages when making non-malicious communications about their experience
  • Prevailing defendants in defamation suits covered by this protection are entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and treble damages for harm caused by the lawsuit
  • Protection applies to individuals who have or had a reasonable basis to file a complaint of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination, regardless of whether a formal complaint was filed
  • Amends Chapter 231 of Massachusetts General Laws by adding new Section 91C

Legislative Description

Protecting assault survivors

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

10/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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