OregonRelating to retaliatory actions for defamation.
What it does
Provides that malice is an element of a defamation claim against an individual who makes a communication regarding an incident of sexual assault committed against the individual. Allows a defendant in a defamation action regarding an incident of sexual assault committed against an individual to bring a special motion to strike the defamation claim, under certain circumstances.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jun 11Effective date, January 1, 2026.Latest
- Jun 11Chapter 275, 2025 Laws.
- Jun 6Governor Tina Kotek signed.Became Law
- May 29Speaker signed.Major
- May 28President signed.Major
- May 27Third reading. Carried by Mannix. Passed.Passed House
- Vote recorded Third reading. Carried by Mannix. Passed. Result: pass.Lower
- May 23Carried over to May 27, 2025 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.
- May 22Second reading.Minor
- May 21Recommendation: Do pass.Minor
- May 15Work Session held.
- Vote recorded Heard and Reported Out. Result: pass.Lower
- May 5Public Hearing held.
- Apr 18Referred to Judiciary.Minor
- Apr 16First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.Minor
- Vote recorded Third reading. Carried by McLane. Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 16Third reading. Carried by McLane. Passed.Passed Senate
- Apr 15Second reading.Minor
- Apr 14Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)Minor
- Apr 7Work Session held.
- Vote recorded Heard and Reported Out with Amendments. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 27Public Hearing held.
- Jan 17Referred to Judiciary.Minor
- Jan 13Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.Introduced