The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6357, aims to amend current statutes regarding false accusations of criminal activity. Specifically, it introduces a new legal requirement that individuals found guilty of falsely accusing another person of a crime will be held liable for any loss of income that the falsely accused individual suffers as a result of the accusation. This change is intended to provide financial protection to those wrongfully accused and to deter individuals from making false claims.

The bill does not specify any deletions from current law, focusing solely on the insertion of the new liability provision. The overarching goal of the legislation is to limit the financial repercussions faced by individuals who are victims of false accusations, thereby promoting accountability for those who make unfounded claims.