Legislative Reform ~ Trey's Law

📢 Breaking News: Trey's Law is Filed Federally as of March 3, 2026! Click through to learn more about the bill and how you can take immediate action.

What We Do

Trey’s Law works at the state and federal levels to develop and pass bipartisan legislation that prohibits the misuse of NDAs in civil settlement agreements pertaining to sexual assault, particularly child sexual abuse and trafficking. We partner with survivors, advocates, experts and lawmakers to raise awareness and champion these urgent public safety reforms.

State Legislation Prohibiting the Misuse of NDAs in CSA Settlements

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Check back for updates as Trey’s Law is filed in other states. If legislation has been filed in your state and isn’t reflected here, please reach out to our team.

There are people in over 10 states

Illinois

HB5749 (2026)

Would render nondisclosure clauses in civil settlement agreements void and unenforceable to the extent they prohibit a victim of child sexual abuse from disclosing facts related to that abuse.

Bill Status: This bill was filed on 4/22/26. The next major milestone will be referral to a committee and a committee hearing.

Kansas

HB2688 (2026)

Providing that a nondisclosure agreement by any party in an action related to childhood sexual abuse or human trafficking shall not be judicially enforceable in a dispute involving childhood sexual abuse or human trafficking allegations or claims.

The 2026 Legislative Session concluded on 4/11/26. HB 2688 passed the House of Representatives unanimously on 2/19/26 but did not receive a committee hearing in the Senate before the legislature adjourned.

Kentucky

HB608 (2026)

Would render NDAs void and unenforceable with respect to acts of sexual abuse (for both child and adult victims). This definition also includes trafficking and child grooming. As drafted, the bill would also apply retroactively to agreements entered before the law’s effective date.

The 2026 Regular Session concluded on 4/15/26. HB 608 was introduced with support from eight co-sponsors on 2/9/26 but did not receive a committee hearing before the legislature adjourned.

Mississippi

HB1141 (2026)

Would render NDAs void and unenforceable with respect to acts of sexual abuse (for both child and adult victims). As drafted, the bill would also apply retroactively to agreements entered before the law’s effective date.

The 2026 Legislative Session concluded on 4/15/26. HB 1141 was referred to the House Judiciary Committee on 1/19/26 but did not receive a committee hearing before a procedural deadline that occurred on 2/3/26.

Ohio

HB723 (2026)

Would render NDA provisions in agreements and employment contracts void and unenforceable with respect to acts of child sexual abuse.

Bill Status: This bill was referred to the House Judiciary Committee on 3/4/26. The next major milestone will be a committee hearing.

Oklahoma

HB4227 (2026)

Would prohibit NDAs in civil cases involving child sexual abuse and trafficking. As drafted, the bill would apply to both future and past civil settlement agreements.

The 2026 Legislative Session concluded on 5/14/26. HB 4227 passed the House of Representatives unanimously on 3/17/26. Despite passing the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously on 4/21/26, it was never placed on the Senate calendar for a floor vote. The language of the bill was also added by the Oklahoma House as an amendment to SB 740 before the legislature adjourned, but these amendments were not considered by the Senate. In total, Trey’s Law received 199 “yes” votes and zero “no” votes throughout the 2026 session.

West Virginia

SB941 (2026)

The 2026 Legislative Session concluded on 3/14/26. SB 941 was filed and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on 2/13/26 but did not receive a committee hearing before the legislature adjourned.

Passed

Alabama

SB30 (2026)

Prohibits NDAs in civil cases involving sexual abuse, assault, and trafficking; only applies to agreements entered into, executed, or amended on or after October 1, 2026.

California

AB1682 (2016)

Prohibits NDA provisions in settlement agreements with respect to felony sex offenses, CSA or exploitation of a minor, or acts of sexual assaults against vulnerable adults (e.g., elder, dependent); includes possible disciplinary action for attorneys using such NDAs.

Georgia

HB1187 (2026)

Renders NDAs void and unenforceable with respect to acts of childhood sexual abuse; applies retroactively to agreements entered before the law’s effective date.

Louisiana

SB185 (2026)

Renders NDAs void and unenforceable with respect to acts of child sexual abuse as a matter of public policy; applies retroactively to agreements entered before the law’s effective date.

Bill Status: This bill was unanimously passed by the Senate on 4/20/26 and in the House on 5/12/26. It will become effective upon its approval by the Governor.

Missouri

Trey’s Law HB737 (2025)

Renders NDAs in CSA disputes void and judicially unenforceable.

Trey’s Law SB81 (2025)

Renders NDAs in CSA disputes void and judicially unenforceable.

Tennessee

HB2523 (2018)

Renders NDAs in CSA claims void and unenforceable; ensures personal identifying information related to CSA victims and victim status will be treated as confidential.

Texas

SB835 (2025)

Renders NDAs void and unenforceable with respect to acts of sexual violence (for both child and adult victims); applies retroactively to agreements entered before the law’s effective date.