Protects individuals who make claims of sexual misconduct from defamation lawsuits unless the claims were proven to be made with malice. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)
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History
2025
Dec 8Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.Latest
Mar 11The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.Minor
Mar 7Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 03-11-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Mar 6Pass First ReadingMinor
Mar 6Referred to JHA, referral sheet 19Minor
Mar 4Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) DeCoite, Keohokalole, Kim, McKelvey, Richards, San Buenaventura . Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
Vote recorded Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Result: pass.Upper
Mar 4Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 89) in amended form (SD 1).Minor
Feb 27Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 711) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
Feb 27Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).Minor
Feb 2748 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25.
Jan 28The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 2 No(es): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Awa; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
Vote recorded The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
Jan 22The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-25 9:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.