Bill > HB126

This bill amends existing New Mexico law to prohibit employers from requiring employees or independent contractors to sign agreements that prevent them from disclosing or disparaging (speaking negatively about) claims of sexual harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. Specifically, it clarifies that these prohibitions apply to prospective, current, or former employees and independent contractors, and that such claims can occur in various work-related settings, both on and off employer premises. While employers can still include confidentiality provisions in settlement agreements related to these claims, these provisions are now limited to the monetary settlement amount or, if requested by the employee or contractor, to facts that could identify them. The bill also states that these confidentiality provisions are void and unenforceable unless they fall within these exceptions or are required by law, such as in a judicial proceeding.

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=126&year=26