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

HB 1303 prohibits state and local government entities in Oklahoma from using public funds to pay for settlements involving non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), whether in or out of court. This directly affects government agencies and any private entity settling a claim against them when public money is involved. The bill requires all settlement terms to be public if funded by taxpayer money, banning secrecy clauses that would hide settlement details. It takes effect on November 1, 2025, ensuring transparency in how public funds are spent to resolve disputes.