Extends anti-SLAPP protections to complainants of sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination.
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Overview
This bill extends anti-SLAPP protections to individuals who report or complain about sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination in New Jersey. It shields these complainants from lawsuits intended to silence them and aims to encourage reporting by mitigating the risk of retaliation. The bill clarifies the scope of these protections and allows for the recovery of damages and legal fees in successful dismissals of SLAPP suits. It also includes provisions to ensure these protections apply to complaints made in good faith.
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