SB 406 VA
Va. State Bar, et al.; use of nondisclosure/confidentiality prov. in certain settlement agreements.
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Summary
This bill would direct the Virginia State Bar to establish a work group to study the use of nondisclosure and confidentiality provisions in settlement agreements. Settlement agreements frequently include confidentiality clauses that restrict parties from publicly discussing the terms or details of the settlement. The work group would examine how these nondisclosure provisions are being used and their implications. The work group would be required to report its findings and recommendations to the legislature.
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Official abstract
A BILL to direct the Virginia State Bar to convene a work group to study the use of nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions in certain settlement agreements; report.
Sponsor (1)
- Jennifer B. Boysko Democratic · primary
Action history (6)
- Jan 13, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104933D · upper
- Jan 13, 2026 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice · upper
- Feb 2, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB406) · upper
- Feb 9, 2026 Senate committee offered · upper
- Feb 9, 2026 Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N) · upper
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · upper
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