HB 327 DE
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT, HARASSMENT, AND DISCRIMINATION.
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Summary
The purpose of this Act is to protect victims of sexual assault, discrimination, or harassment from retaliatory lawsuits that arise when a victim of sexual assault discloses information regarding an act of sexual assault, discrimination, or harassment. The first part of this Act protects assault victims from defamation lawsuits by: 1. Placing a higher burden of proof on the complainant, even if the complainant is a private figure; and 2. Entitling a prevailing defendant to attorneys’ fees and costs, treble the amount of actual damages, and punitive damages. The second part of this Act prohibits any provision in a settlement agreement that prevents the disclosure of information related to a claim of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination.
Sponsors (10)
- Eric Morrison Democratic · primary
- Sherry Dorsey Walker · primary
- Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic · primary
- Marie Pinkney Democratic · primary
- David L. Wilson Republican · primary
- Brian Pettyjohn Republican · primary
- Madinah Wilson-Anton Democratic · primary
- Kendra Johnson Democratic · primary
- Sean Matthews · primary
- S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic · primary
Action history (2)
- Mar 6, 2024 Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House · lower
- Mar 13, 2024 Tabled in Committee · lower
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