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Legislators spar over bill to limit NDAs as survivors’ advocates press for change
Summary
Lawmakers debated Senate Bill 355, which would make certain employer non-disclosure/non-disparagement provisions void where they conceal discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual assault; opponents warned the bill could strip workers of private settlement options and create retroactive contract uncertainty.
The Labor and Public Employees Committee heard extended debate March 12 on Senate Bill 355, an act limiting the enforceability of certain non-disclosure and non-disparagement agreements. Sponsor language would render provisions void when they prevent employees or volunteers from discussing conduct they reasonably believe is legally impermissible — a list proponents said includes discrimination, harassment, retaliation and sexual assault.
Senator Samson, speaking in opposition, said the bill risks removing a victim’s right to choose private resolution. “For me,…
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