H 1778 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act concerning nondisclosure agreements relative to sexual harassment and discrimination

This bill prohibits employers and employees from using nondisclosure agreements to hide facts about sexual harassment, discrimination, or retaliation in the workplace. It makes such clauses in settlement agreements legally unenforceable, while still allowing victims to keep their own identities private if they choose. The law also ensures that victims can sue for damages with a jury trial and receive attorney fees if they win, and it bars the use of public funds to settle these specific claims against government employees.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jun 5, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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