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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act says that a plaintiff may not sue a person who talks about certain bad behavior if the person has a reasonable belief that it happened. The Act says that the plaintiff has to pay the person’s lawyer fees and sanctions. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.6). Provides that a person may not bring a civil action against an individual who, without malice, makes a communication regarding an incident of sexual assault, sexual harassment or sex discrimi- nation if, at the time of making the communication, the individual has a reasonable belief that sex- ual assault, sexual harassment or sex discrimination occurred. Allows the prevailing defendant to recover attorney fees and provides for imposition of remedial sanctions against the plaintiff.
AI Summary
This bill provides legal protections for individuals who communicate about incidents of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or sex discrimination in good faith. Specifically, the bill prohibits civil lawsuits against a person who makes such a communication if they have a reasonable belief that the incident actually occurred, even if they have not filed an official complaint. If someone attempts to sue such an individual and loses the case, the person who made the original communication (the defendant) can recover their reasonable attorney fees. Furthermore, the bill allows for remedial sanctions against the plaintiff who brought the frivolous lawsuit, which may include requiring them to pay the defendant's losses, injuries, and legal costs. The bill aims to prevent retaliatory legal actions that could discourage people from speaking out about sexual misconduct, offering protection to those who come forward with allegations in good faith and without malicious intent.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2300 |
| Open Government Impact Statement for HB2300 INTRO | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83289 |
| BillText | https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2300/Introduced |
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