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PA HB1906
PA HB1906Providing for limitation on judicial enforceability of nondisclosure and nondisparagement contract clauses regarding sexual assault or sexual harassment.
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Introduced
12/11/2023
12/11/2023
In Committee
12/11/2023
12/11/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Providing for limitation on judicial enforceability of nondisclosure and nondisparagement contract clauses regarding sexual assault or sexual harassment.
AI Summary
This bill aims to limit the judicial enforceability of nondisclosure and nondisparagement contract clauses related to sexual assault or sexual harassment disputes in Pennsylvania. It declares that such clauses agreed to before the dispute arises shall not be enforceable in Pennsylvania courts, with some exceptions to protect trade secrets or proprietary information. The bill also affirms individuals' right to speak freely about these issues and does not supersede existing laws on the use of pseudonyms in filing claims. The bill applies to claims filed in Pennsylvania courts on or after its effective date, 60 days after enactment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (20)
Ann Flood (R)*,
Jamie Barton (R),
Jessica Benham (D),
Russ Diamond (R),
Valerie Gaydos (R),
Mark Gillen (R),
Charity Grimm Krupa (R),
Seth Grove (R),
Joe Hamm (R),
Carol Kazeem (D),
Kate Klunk (R),
Milou Mackenzie (R),
Ryan Mackenzie (R),
Abby Major (R),
Clint Owlett (R),
Donna Scheuren (R),
Lou Schmitt (R),
Brian Smith (R),
Joanne Stehr (R),
Michael Stender (R),
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 12/11/2023)
Taxonomy
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
- ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1906 | 12/08/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=1906&pn=2400 | 12/12/2023 |
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