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Neutral Bill Mar 16, 2026

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.

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.

https://legiscan.com/NJ/bill/A1405/2026
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Ellen Park State Representative
Judiciary
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