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HB4053 • 2026

Legislature: legislators; certain nondisclosure agreements entered into by legislators; prohibit. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4053'25

Legislature: legislators; certain nondisclosure agreements entered into by legislators; prohibit. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4053'25

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Sponsor
Dylan Wegela (District 26), Steve Carra (District 36), Matt Maddock (District 51), James DeSana (District 29), Joseph Fox (District 101), Tim Kelly (District 93), Emily Dievendorf (District 77), Jaime Greene (District 65), Gina Johnsen (District 78), Donavan McKinney (District 11), Carrie Rheingans (District 47), Jimmie Wilson (District 32), Pat Outman (District 91), Bill Schuette (District 95), Douglas Wozniak (District 59), Jamie Thompson (District 28), Alicia St. Germaine (District 62), Luke Meerman (District 89), Kathy Schmaltz (District 46), Angela Rigas (District 79), Jason Woolford (District 50), Ann Bollin (District 49), Mike McFall (District 14), Rachelle Smit (District 43)
Last action
2025-02-27
Official status
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on enforcement mechanisms or penalties.

Lawmakers Can't Use Secret Agreements

This law stops lawmakers from signing secret agreements that hide information about their work as a legislator.

What This Bill Does

  • Stops legislators from entering into nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) related to their official duties.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Lawmakers who make decisions and laws for the state.

Terms To Know

Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA)
A contract that stops someone from sharing certain information with others.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify the consequences for lawmakers who violate this rule.
  • It is unclear how enforcement of this law will be carried out or by whom.

Bill History

  1. 2025-02-27 SJ 19 Pg. 154

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

  2. 2025-02-25 HJ 20 Pg. 153

    read a second time

  3. 2025-02-25 HJ 20 Pg. 153

    placed on third reading

  4. 2025-02-25 HJ 20 Pg. 154

    placed on immediate passage

  5. 2025-02-25 HJ 20 Pg. 154

    read a third time

  6. 2025-02-25 HJ 20 Pg. 154

    passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #14 Yeas 91 Nays 17 Excused 0 Not Voting 2

  7. 2025-02-25 HJ 20 Pg. 154

    transmitted

  8. 2025-02-20 HJ 19 Pg. 138

    reported with recommendation without amendment

  9. 2025-02-20 HJ 19 Pg. 138

    referred to second reading

  10. 2025-02-19 SJ 19 Pg. 154

    PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

  11. 2025-02-04 HJ 11 Pg. 89

    bill electronically reproduced 01/30/2025

  12. 2025-01-30 HJ 10 Pg. 87

    introduced by Representative Rep. Dylan Wegela

  13. 2025-01-30 HJ 10 Pg. 87

    read a first time

  14. 2025-01-30 HJ 10 Pg. 87

    referred to Committee on Government Operations

Official Summary Text

Legislature: legislators; certain nondisclosure agreements entered into by legislators; prohibit. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4053'25