House Bill 8227
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Speak Out Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 24, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8227
Congress
117
Policy Area
Law
Law
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting civil actions and administrative remedies, courts and judicial administration, general constitutional issues, dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. Measures concerning specific constitutional amendments may fall under the policy area relevant to the subject matter of the amendment (e.g., Education). Measures concerning criminal procedure and law enforcement may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
June 24, 2022
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07/13/2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 13.
07/13/2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
06/24/2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
06/24/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 29, 2022 5:33:56 PM