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) Form.-- A provision of an ANY agreement, contract,
settlement or similar instrument not subject to , SETTLING A
CLAIM OF CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE, SHALL BE PRESUMED TO SATISFY
THIS SECTION IF IT DOES NOT CONTAIN A PROVISION PROHIBITED BY
subsection (a) shall be presumed to be valid and enforceable AND
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." The term shall have the same
meaning as "sexual abuse or exploitation" in 23 Pa.C.S. § 6303
(relating to definitions).
"Law enforcement authorities." The term shall have the same
meaning as "law enforcement official" in 23 Pa.C.S. § 6303.
Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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