(2) requiring an individual to waive any substantive or
procedural rights or remedies relating to a claim of
harassment, abuse or discrimination; or
(3) impairing or attempting to impair the ability of an
individual to report a claim of harassment, abuse or
discrimination or to testify, assist or participate in any
manner with a court proceeding or an investigation related to
a claim of harassment, abuse or discrimination conducted by
the Attorney General or other Federal, State or local agency
or legislative body.
(b) Void settlement agreement provisions.--Except as
provided in subsection (c), a provision in an agreement,
contract or settlement or similar instrument to resolve or
conclude a potential or actual civil or criminal action relating
to harassment, abuse or discrimination, is void and
unenforceable after the effective date of this section if the
provision has the purpose or effect of:
(1) preventing the disclosure of factual information
related to the claims and terms of the settlement agreement;
(2) suppressing or expunging or attempting to suppress
or expunge information relevant to a court proceeding or
investigation into alleged harassment, abuse or
discrimination by the actor or a person under the actor's
authority; or
(3) preventing an individual from testifying, assisting
or participating in any manner in connection with a court
proceeding or investigation related to a claim of harassment,
discrimination or abuse conducted by the Attorney General or
any other Federal, State or local agency or legislative body.
(c) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsection (b), a provision
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