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Became Public Law No: 117-224.
12/7/2022
Summary
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.
Public Law • 12/7/2022
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Enacted into Law
Public Law 117-224
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Originated in the Senate
Introduced
July 13, 2022
Committee Review
September 15, 2022
Floor Debate
September 29, 2022
Passed Chamber
November 15, 2022
Other Chamber
September 30, 2022
President
December 1, 2022
Enacted into Law
December 7, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-224.
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Related Bills (2)
H.R. 8227
Speak Out Act
H.Res. 1464
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 4524) to limit the judicial enforceability of predispute nondisclosure and nondisparagement contract clauses relating to disputes involving sexual assault and sexual harassment; and for other purposes.