Public finance; government entities; non-disclosure agreements; effective date.

HB 1303 prohibits state and local government entities in Oklahoma from entering non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) as part of settlement agreements involving public funds - whether for money damages or other relief in civil lawsuits or other claims. The bill directly affects government agencies and any organizations they settle with when public revenue is used to pay settlements. It takes effect on November 1, 2025, and requires transparency by banning secret settlements funded by taxpayers. This is a concrete policy change to ensure public accountability for how government spending is resolved.