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MA H10
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits nondisclosure agreements in settlement agreements related to workplace harassment, discrimination, sex offenses, and retaliation claims filed in civil or administrative actions
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Allows victims to request confidentiality provisions protecting only their identity and identifying facts, while preserving their right to disclose information voluntarily
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Renders NDAs that violate these provisions void as a matter of law; victims who disclosed under pre-existing NDAs cannot lose settlement consideration or be required to return payments
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Bars public funds from being used to settle covered claims against public employees and prohibits government entities from including NDAs in employment conditions or settlements with employees or students
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Requires all settlement agreements to be posted on CTHRU (the state's financial transparency platform) and reported annually to the Office of the Comptroller; attorneys demanding prohibited NDA provisions face potential professional discipline
Legislative Description
Relative to nondisclosure agreements
Last Action
Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
11/4/2025