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MA S1773

Relative to employee settlements


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/25/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the confidentiality of employee settlements. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits state agencies, executive offices, and other government entities from entering into confidentiality agreements with employees or former employees, unless the entity publicly explains why such confidentiality is in the public's best interest. The detailed statement justifying the confidentiality must be made available within 24 hours of the settlement agreement becoming enforceable. The purpose of this bill is to increase transparency around employee settlements involving government entities.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 01/25/2018)

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