BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6068
SB 6068: Sexual harassment NDAs
Concerning the applicability of nondisclosure agreements in civil actions for sexual harassment or assault.
Summary
- Limits the use of nondisclosure agreements (NDA) in civil lawsuits related to sexual harassment or sexual assault.
- Clarifies that non-disclosure agreements include any arbitration agreement or decision.
- Permits the discovery of past instances of sexual harassment or sexual assault in a civil lawsuit notwithstanding any NDA.
- Permits witness testimony of past instances of sexual harassment or sexual assault in a civil lawsuit notwithstanding any NDA.
- Upon motion of any party supported by affidavit or declaration the court shall enter orders to protect the identity of any victim.
From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESSB 6068), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2018
- IntroducedJan 8, 2018
- Out of committeeJan 31, 2018
- Passed SenateFeb 8, 2018
- Passed HouseFeb 27, 2018
- GovernorMar 21, 2018
- LawMar 21, 2018
- Introduced
- January 8, 2018 in the Senate
- Last action
- March 21, 2018
- Session law
- Chapter 118, Laws of 2018
- Versions
- SB 6068, ESSB 6068
AN ACT Relating to the applicability of nondisclosure agreements in civil actions for sexual harassment or assault;
Votes
Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage
Passed February 8, 2018
Version voted on: ESSB 6068
48 Yea
0 Nay
0 Absent
1 Excused
| Party | Yea | Nay | Absent | Excused |
|---|
| Democrat | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Republican | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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How each member voted
House · Final Passage as Amended by the House
Passed February 27, 2018
Version voted on: ESSB 6068
98 Yea
0 Nay
0 Absent
0 Excused
| Party | Yea | Nay | Absent | Excused |
|---|
| Democrat | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Republican | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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How each member voted
Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House
Passed March 5, 2018
Version voted on: ESSB 6068
49 Yea
0 Nay
0 Absent
0 Excused
| Party | Yea | Nay | Absent | Excused |
|---|
| Democrat | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Republican | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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How each member voted
History
- Effective date 6/7/2018. (ESSB 6068)
- Chapter 118, 2018 Laws. (ESSB 6068)
- Governor signed. (ESSB 6068)
- Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 6068)
- Speaker signed. (ESSB 6068)
- President signed. (ESSB 6068)
- Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 6068)
- Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 6068)
- Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 6068)
- Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6068)
- Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESSB 6068)
- Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 6068)
- Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 6068)
- JUDI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 6068)
- First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (ESSB 6068)
- Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 6068)
- Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6068)
- Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6068)
- 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 6068)
- 1st substitute bill substituted.
- Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 6068)
- Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6068)
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 6068)
- Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 6068)
- Minority; without recommendation.
- LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
- Prefiled for introduction.
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