S4101 — 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.

S4101 — 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. · Informed CitizenryThe act amends the law regarding defamation suits brought by a public official for statements related to their official conduct. Under this bill, a public official is barred from recovering damages…Open in Informed Citizenry