An Act To Protect Communications By Alleged Victims Regarding Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Cyberbullying Or Discrimination From Litigation

LD 385 protects individuals who share information about sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, cyberbullying, or discrimination from being sued over those communications. It shields people who made such statements "without malice" and had a reasonable basis to file a complaint (even if they never filed one). The bill amends Maine's public expression law to add this specific protection for these types of disclosures. This directly affects alleged victims who wish to report incidents without fear of legal retaliation for speaking about their experiences. The law applies to both written and oral communications related to these issues.