An Act providing for limitation on judicial enforceability of nondisclosure and nondisparagement contract clauses regarding sexual assault or sexual harassment.
HB 2228 prevents courts from enforcing non-disclosure or non-criticism agreements (like those requiring silence or preventing public discussion) in cases involving workplace sexual harassment or assault under Pennsylvania law. It directly affects survivors who may have signed such agreements with employers, service providers, or contractors. The law makes these clauses unenforceable when reporting abuse, but does not prevent companies from protecting trade secrets. This applies to claims filed in Pennsylvania courts after the law takes effect.
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Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2026
Last action Feb 20, 2026
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