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1 Actions Against Governmental Units. Amend RSA 507:17 to read as follows:
507:17 Actions Against Governmental Units; Definition; Court Records.
I. "Governmental unit" means the state and any political subdivision within the state including any county, city, town, precinct, school district, chartered public school, school administrative unit, or departments or agencies thereof.
II. In any action against a governmental unit where the governmental unit has agreed to a settlement of such action , the complete terms of the settlement and the decree of the court judgment shall be available as a matter of public record pursuant to RSA 91-A.
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The court may redact the names of minor children or any other person the court determines to be entitled to privacy.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
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1 Actions Against Governmental Units. Amend RSA 507:17 to read as follows:
507:17 Actions Against Governmental Units; Definition; Court Records.
I. "Governmental unit" means the state and any political subdivision within the state including any county, city, town, precinct, school district, chartered public school, school administrative unit, or departments or agencies thereof.
II. In any action or claim by or against a governmental unit or any former or current elected official, appointed official, officer, or employee, where the governmental unit has agreed to a settlement of such action or claim , the complete terms of the settlement and the decree of the court judgment shall be available as a matter of public record pursuant to RSA 91-A.
III. A non-disparagement clause or other language which either prevents the parties from discussing the facts of the underlying claim or speaking negatively about each other shall not be included in any settlement agreement involving a governmental unit. Any such language included in a settlement agreement involving a governmental unit shall be unenforceable.
IV. The court may redact the names of minor children or any other person the court determines to be entitled to privacy.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.