New Jersey A 5262: 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.

Status: Reported and Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee (as of 2025-05-08)

State: New Jersey · Session: 221 · Bill: A 5262

Subjects: JUDICIARY

Sponsors: Bagolie, Rosaura, Park, Ellen J.

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