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AB 1652

State agencies: regulations and legislation: nondisclosure agreements.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Juan Alanis and 15 co-sponsors

AB 1652 limits California state agencies' ability to enforce nondisclosure agreements in regulatory and legislative matters, increasing government transparency and public access to agency operations.

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on G.O. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (June 16). Re-referred to Com. on G.O.
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Bill Summary · AB 1652

Legislative bill overview

AB 1652 addresses the use of nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) by California state agencies in their regulatory and legislative processes. The bill appears designed to limit or regulate when state agencies can require NDAs, potentially to increase transparency in government operations and public access to information.

Why is this important

NDAs can restrict public knowledge about government decision-making, regulatory enforcement, and legislative processes. This bill directly impacts government transparency and the public's ability to understand how state agencies operate, particularly regarding settlements, investigations, and policy development.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency vs. operational necessity: Agencies may argue that some NDAs are essential to protect confidential business information, ongoing investigations, or sensitive personnel matters
  • Scope definition: Disagreement likely over which agency actions should be exempt from NDA restrictions and under what circumstances
  • Public records balance: Tension between preventing NDAs that hide potential misconduct versus protecting legitimately sensitive information from disclosure

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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