The proposed bill, known as the "Right to Speak Your Truth Act," aims to limit the ability of individuals accused of sexual misconduct, sexual abuse, sexual assault, or sexual harassment to file defamation claims related to those accusations. Under the new provisions, a defamation action can only be initiated if specific criteria are met, including evidence that the accused could not have committed the act, the accuser has been impeached in court, the accuser has made contradictory statements, or the accuser has publicly denied that the reported incident occurred.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that these provisions apply only when the accusation has been formally reported to relevant authorities, such as law enforcement or human resources, or disclosed through media or social media platforms. This legislation is designed to protect individuals who come forward with accusations of sexual misconduct from potential defamation lawsuits, thereby encouraging reporting and discussion of such serious issues. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.