New Jersey - Session 2026-2027
Title: Defamation suit-codifies ruling, public off. prove defendant had actual malice
Codifies United States Supreme Court ruling that in defamation suit, public official must prove defendant had actual malice: knowledge that defendant's statement was false or reckless disregard of whether it was false.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-01-13 | Status | introduced |
| 2026-01-13 | Latest Action | INT 1RS REF SJU |