Extends anti-SLAPP protections to complainants of sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination.

New Jersey's A4857 extends the state's anti-SLAPP law to protect individuals who report sexual assault, harassment, or discrimination in good faith. This bill specifically covers people who make such reports under the Law Against Discrimination (N.J.S.10:5-1 et seq.) or sexual offense laws (N.J.S.2C:24-4), even if no criminal case follows. Complainants can use anti-SLAPP procedures to quickly dismiss retaliatory lawsuits filed against them, and if successful, recover legal costs, attorney fees, and potentially damages. The law aims to reduce fear of retaliation that may prevent victims from reporting misconduct.