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Torts; prohibit individuals from bringing defamation actions against another individual who makes a communication regarding an incident of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination; provisions
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia, relating to libel and slander, so as to prohibit individuals from bringing defamation actions against another individual who makes a communication regarding an incident of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or sex discrimination when that individual believed such incident to have occurred; to provide for attorney's fees and costs for a prevailing defendant; to provide for related matters; to repeal confl…
Source: OpenStates · fetched January 12, 2026
Individuals who have experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment, or sex discrimination may face increased barriers in bringing defamation actions if the alleged perpetrator claims they believed the incident occurred, potentially chilling their ability to seek recourse.
- Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)directModerate impactHigh certainty
Individuals who have experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment, or sex discrimination may face increased barriers in bringing defamation actions if the alleged perpetrator claims they believed the incident occurred, potentially chilling their ability to seek recourse.
“prohibit individuals from bringing defamation actions against another individual who makes a communication regarding an incident of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or sex discrimination when that individual believed such incident to have occurred”· 1
- Prohibits defamation actions against individuals communicating about sexual assault, sexual harassment, or sex discrimination if the communicator believed the incident occurred.
- Provides for attorney's fees and costs for a prevailing defendant in such cases.
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