Bills

SB 117: RELATING TO DEFAMATION.

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate

Current Status:

In Progress

(2025-03-11: The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Protects individuals who make claims of sexual misconduct from defamation lawsuits unless the claims were proven to be made with malice.

Discussed in Hearing

House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs50SEC
Mar 11, 2025

House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Senate Floor35SEC
Mar 4, 2025

Senate Floor

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