Bill > HB1303

This bill prohibits state and local government entities from entering into non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) as part of any settlement involving claims that will be paid using public funds. A non-disclosure agreement is a legal contract that prevents parties from sharing specific information about a settlement. The bill essentially aims to increase transparency by ensuring that settlements involving public money cannot be kept secret through confidentiality agreements. The new law would be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes under Title 62, Section 4601, and will take effect on November 1, 2025. By preventing government entities from using NDAs in settlements, the bill seeks to promote openness and accountability in how public funds are used to resolve legal claims, regardless of whether those claims have been the subject of a civil lawsuit.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1303&Session=2600