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HB 911 Georgia House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Torts; prohibit individuals from bringing defamation actions against another individual who makes a communication regarding an incident of sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination; provisions

Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia, relating to libel and slander, so as to prohibit individuals from bringing defamation actions against another individual who makes a communication regarding an incident of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or sex discrimination when that individual believed such incident to have occurred; to provide for attorney's fees and costs for a prevailing defendant; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects individuals reporting sexual assault/harassment from defamation lawsuits, encouraging victim disclosure and aligning with criminal justice reform goals of increasing reporting and accountability.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects individuals reporting workplace sexual harassment/discrimination from defamation lawsuits, strengthening workers' ability to report misconduct without fear of legal retaliation.90% confidence
Bill status introduced 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 2, 2025 Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Apr 2, 2025
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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P
Photo of Sylvia Wayfer
Sylvia Wayfer
DDemocratic
GA
64
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Photo of Terry Cummings
Terry Cummings
DDemocratic
GA
39