HR 8227 117th Congress House Law Assault and harassment offenses Contracts and agency Crime victims Sex offenses

Speak Out Act

Introduced: November 14, 2022 Introduced by: Frankel, Lois Democratic · Florida See on congress.gov

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Jul 13, 2022

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 13.

Jul 13, 2022

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jun 24, 2022

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jun 24, 2022

Introduced in House

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Speak Out Act

This bill prohibits the judicial enforceability of a predispute nondisclosure clause or predispute nondisparagement clause in a sexual assault dispute or sexual harassment dispute involving conduct that allegedly violates federal, tribal, or state law.

What's happening now July 13, 2022

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 13.

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