An act relating to abusive litigation filed against survivors of domestic abuse, stalking, or sexual assault

This bill creates a legal mechanism to address situations where individuals file lawsuits against survivors of domestic abuse, stalking, or sexual assault primarily to harass or intimidate them. It defines abusive litigation as legal actions initiated by someone who has a history of abuse or stalking against the victim, where the claims lack legal or evidentiary support, or have already been unsuccessfully litigated before. Courts can issue orders to restrict such abusive litigation, dismiss the case, and award attorney fees to the protected party. The law applies to various types of legal filings, including complaints, motions, and discovery requests, and establishes a process for victims to request protective orders without paying filing fees.