Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2003
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 8, 2003)
Prohibits a court from: (1) approving or enforcing an order prohibited under this Act, or any provision of an agreement between parties to a civil action, that restricts a party from disclosing information to any Federal or State agency with authority to enforce laws regulating an activity relating to such information; or (2) enforcing any provision of a settlement agreement that prohibits a party from disclosing that a settlement was reached or the terms of the settlement, other than the amount paid, or from discussing a case or evidence that involves matters related to public health or safety, except where the court finds that the public interest in disclosure of potential health and safety hazards is outweighed by a confidentiality interest.
What just happenedApr 8, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Apr 8, 2003IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 8, 2003IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4963-4964)
- Apr 8, 2003IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate