The proposed bill, known as the "Right to Speak Your Truth Act," aims to limit defamation claims related to accusations of sexual misconduct, abuse, assault, or harassment. Under this act, individuals who are accused of such acts will not be able to file defamation lawsuits unless specific conditions are met. These conditions include proving that it is impossible for the accused to have committed the act, that the accuser has been impeached in a related court proceeding, that the accuser has made contradictory statements, or that the accuser has publicly denied the occurrence of the alleged misconduct.

The bill emphasizes that these provisions apply only when the accusation has been formally reported, whether to law enforcement, human resources, media outlets, or on social media. This legislation is designed to protect individuals from defamation claims in the context of serious allegations, thereby encouraging the reporting of such incidents without the fear of legal repercussions for the accuser. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.