Bill > AB1652

This bill expands existing prohibitions on nondisclosure agreements to apply to state agency officials, not just legislators, when they are acting in their official capacity. Specifically, it prevents elective or appointive officers of a state agency from entering into or requesting nondisclosure agreements, often referred to as "NDAs" or "confidentiality agreements," that would restrict discussions, negotiations, or the drafting of proposed regulations or legislation. Any such NDA entered into or requested by a state agency official after the bill becomes law would be considered void and unenforceable, meaning it would have no legal effect. However, this prohibition does not apply to NDAs that solely protect sensitive information like trade secrets, private financial details, or proprietary information, which are defined as confidential business or personal information that provides a competitive advantage or is otherwise protected by law. This change aims to increase transparency in the process of creating new state rules and laws.

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