DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 197 Engrossed 2019 Regular Session Foil
Abstract: Prohibits nondisclosure agreements in a settlement agreement arising from a claim of
sexual harassment or sexual assault when public funds are paid as satisfaction of the terms
of the settlement agreement.
Proposed law prohibits a settlement agreement from containing a provision prohibiting the disclosure
by the claimant of the terms of or the facts associated with the underlying claim of the settlement
agreement when:
(1)The underlying claim is against the state, a state agency, a political subdivision, or any
employee or officer.
(2)The claim is based on an allegation of sexual harassment or sexual assault of the claimant.
(3)Public funds are paid as satisfaction of the terms of the settlement agreement.
Proposed law provides definitions for "sexual assault" and "sexual harassment".
(Adds R.S. 13:5109.1)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure to the
original bill:
1. Make technical changes.