Illinois HB 5749: TREY'S LAW-NONDISCLOSURE

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Provides that the Act may be referred to as Trey's Law. Creates the Invalidity of Certain Nondisclosure Clauses Act. Provides that a nondisclosure clause in a settlement agreement is void and unenforceable as against the public policy of this State to the extent that the nondisclosure clause prohibits an individual from disclosing to any other individual or entity or reporting to law enforcement an act of sexual…

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Provides that the Act may be referred to as Trey's Law. Creates the Invalidity of Certain Nondisclosure Clauses Act. Provides that a nondisclosure clause in a settlement agreement is void and unenforceable as against the public policy of this State to the extent that the nondisclosure clause prohibits an individual from disclosing to any other individual or entity or reporting to law enforcement an act of sexual abuse or facts related to an act of sexual abuse that was committed or allegedly committed against the individual before the individual attained 18 years of age. Provides that nothing in the Act may be construed to prohibit an individual from agreeing to keep confidential any other provision of a settlement agreement, including the amount or payment terms of a settlement. Applies to any settlement agreement entered into before, on, or after the effective date of this Act.

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Apr 22, 2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. John M. Cabello
Apr 22, 2026HouseFirst Reading
Apr 22, 2026CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules

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