Bars public entities and public employees from entering into confidential settlements of claims against them; provides that such settlements constitute public records.
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This bill restricts public entities and employees from settling claims privately, ensuring that settlement agreements are public records unless they involve national security concerns. It clarifies that settlements are subject to the state’s open public records laws. The bill also maintains existing protections regarding the privacy of victims of sex crimes and child abuse cases involving minors.
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