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1 Co-sponsor
History
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to employee non-disclosure agreements
Purpose or general idea of the bill
To ban the use of employee nondisclosure agreements for public authorities.
Summary of specific provisions
Adds new § 2852 to the Public Authorities Law. Makes it unlawful for any public authority to enter into any non-disclosure agreement or contract with board member, officer, or employee. Prevents a public authority from making any public or private attempt to enforce such contract.
Justification
This bill would protect employees of public authorities from signing coercive non-disclosure agreements and would ensure more transparency in public authorities.
Prior legislative history
2008: Passed Assembly/Passed Senate - Veto 134
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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