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AB 1370

State Legislature: nondisclosure agreements.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Laurie Davies and 9 co-sponsors

California law now restricts enforcement of nondisclosure agreements that prevent state legislators from discussing their official duties and legislative work.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 191, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · AB 1370

Legislative bill overview

AB 1370 modifies California law regarding nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) involving state legislators. The bill restricts the enforceability of NDAs that would prevent legislators from discussing their official duties, legislative processes, or communications related to their legislative work. It became law in October 2025 after passing both chambers unanimously.

Why is this important

This legislation addresses transparency and accountability in state government by ensuring legislators can publicly discuss their work without legal impediment from NDAs. It affects how confidentiality agreements can be used in legislative contexts and potentially impacts staffing practices, settlement agreements, and internal legislative communications.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "legislative duties": Ambiguity over what communications fall under protected legislative discussion versus confidential personnel, legal, or security matters
  • Practical enforcement challenges: Unclear how courts will distinguish between protectable legislative speech and legitimately confidential information (trade secrets, security protocols, personnel privacy)
  • Impact on settlements and workplace agreements: May complicate legislative branch employment matters and limit confidentiality in discrimination or harassment settlements involving legislative staff

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

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