California bill prohibiting lawmakers from signing secrecy agreements in government moves forward

Bill Prohibiting NDAs For Lawmakers Advances

YouTube @ KCRA 3 A bill to block non-disclosure agreements in the government is moving forward in legislature.  Its goal is to update California’s Political Reform Act of 1974 to prohibit lawmakers from signing or asking others to enter NDAs.  An exception can be made for NDAs used to shield information for private businesses.  The bills text states a violation of the act is punishable as a misdemeanor.

California bill prohibiting lawmakers from signing secrecy agreements in government moves forward

A proposal to prohibit California lawmakers from signing non-disclosure agreements when they create new laws or decide how to use taxpayer dollars cleared its first hurdle at the state Capitol on Wednesday.

Texas to ban nondisclosure clauses in sexual abuse settlements

The Texas House has passed a bipartisan bill banning nondisclosure clauses in sexual abuse settlements. The 8 April 2025 passage of “Trey’s Law”, House Bill 748, prevents churches and other institutions from requiring survivors to sign nondiscloure agreements in settlement agreements regarding sexual abuse.    The bill, authored by Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Plano) was named Trey’s Law is named in honor of Trey Carlock, who committed suicide after signi…

California Lawmakers Take Step Forward on Bill to Simplify ADU Development - Davis Vanguard

AB 1154, authored by Assemblymember Juan Carrillo, aims to simplify and unify the rules governing small ADUs in California, making it easier for homeowners to contribute to the state's housing supply.