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CA AB3109

Bill

Status

Passed

9/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Mark Stone

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Origin

State Assembly

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Voids and makes unenforceable any contract or settlement agreement provision that waives a party's right to testify in administrative, legislative, or judicial proceedings concerning alleged criminal conduct or sexual harassment by the other party or their agents/employees.

  • Applies to contracts and settlement agreements entered into on or after January 1, 2019.

  • Protects testimony only when the party has been required or requested to attend the proceeding pursuant to a court order, subpoena, or written request from an administrative agency or the legislature.

  • Effective September 30, 2018.

Legislative Description

Contracts: waiver of right of petition or free speech.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 949, Statutes of 2018.

9/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/30/2018
Rules5/17/2018
Judiciary3/22/2018

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