law enforcement authorities;
(2) suppresses or attempts to suppress information
relevant to an investigation by law enforcement authorities
into a claim of childhood sexual abuse; or
(3) impairs or attempts to impair the ability of a
person to report a claim of childhood sexual abuse to law
enforcement authorities.
(b) Void provisions.--A provision of any agreement,
contract, settlement or similar instrument that is contrary to
this section shall be void and unenforceable.
(B) FORM.--A PROVISION OF AN AGREEMENT, CONTRACT, SETTLEMENT
OR SIMILAR INSTRUMENT NOT SUBJECT TO SUBSECTION (A) SHALL BE
PRESUMED TO BE VALID AND ENFORCEABLE IF IT INCLUDES A NOTICE
PRINTED IN BOLDFACE, 12-POINT FONT OR LARGER, AS FOLLOWS OR IN A
SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR FORM:
NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES
BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, YOU DO NOT SURRENDER YOUR RIGHT TO
SPEAK TO LAW ENFORCEMENT ABOUT THE ACTIONS, UNDERLYING FACTS OR
CIRCUMSTANCES REFERENCED IN THIS AGREEMENT.
I (WE) ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THE ABOVE NOTICE.
(SIGNATURE).............................(DATE)...............
(c) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following
words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this
subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Childhood sexual abuse." Conduct that is subject to 23
Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 (relating to child protective services) and is
directed toward or against a child or student, regardless of the
age of the child or student.
"Law enforcement authorities." An individual or entity
charged with the enforcement of Federal, State or local laws.
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