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117th Congress · Senate

Speak Out Act

Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses · Contracts and agency · Crime victims · Sex offenses · Law

In plain language

  • Senate bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Prohibits the judicial enforceability of a nondisclosure clause or nondisparagement clause agreed to before a dispute arises involving.
  • House passed it on Nov 16, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Speak Out Act This act prohibits the judicial enforceability of a nondisclosure clause or nondisparagement clause agreed to before a dispute arises involving sexual assault or sexual harassment in violation of federal, tribal, or state law.

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