CA SB820

Prohibits settlement agreement provisions that prevent disclosure of factual information related to claims of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or harassment/discrimination based on sex filed in civil or administrative actions, effective January 1, 2019

Voids any such confidentiality provisions in settlement agreements entered into on or after January 1, 2019 as void as a matter of law and against public policy

Allows an exception permitting identity protection of the claimant and facts leading to their identity discovery if the claimant requests it, except when a government agency or public official is a party

Prohibits courts from entering orders that restrict disclosure of factual information in these types of cases, either by stipulation or otherwise

Permits settlement agreements to continue restricting disclosure of the settlement amount paid, and allows courts to consider pleadings and court findings when determining the factual foundation of these claims