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Alabama has joined a growing number of states restricting the use of nondisclosure agreements in cases involving sexual abuse. On February 18, 2026, Governor Kay Ivey signed into law  Senate Bill (SB) 30 , known as “Trey’s Law.” 0:00 2:45 Quick Hits Effective October 1, 2026, Alabama’s “Trey’s Law” will ban the use of confidentiality agreements that prohibit the disclosure of sexual abuse. The law applies solely to elements of an agreement related to acts of sexual abuse and does not affect other aspects of agreements, such as compensation. What Trey’s Law Provides Trey’s Law renders void and unenforceable any provision in a nondisclosure agreement, confidentiality agreement, employment agreement, settlement agreement, or any other type of agreement that prohibits an individual or entity from disclosing an act of sexual abuse or facts related to such abuse. The law broadly defines “sexual abuse” to include any conduct constituting a criminal violation under Alabama’s sexual offense...

  Following this year’s Texas legislative session, two bills are set to go into effect in Texas related to the use of nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements for claims of sexual assault and artificial intelligence (AI). Quick Hits Texas Senate Bill 835, effective September 1, 2025, voids any nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions in agreements that prohibit the disclosure of sexual abuse or assault, applying retroactively unless a court order permits nondisclosure. Texas House Bill 149, known as TRAIGA 2.0, effective January 1, 2026, establishes a regulatory framework for AI systems in Texas, including oversight mechanisms, ethical standards, and prohibitions against discriminatory AI practices by employers. Nondisclosure and Confidentiality Provisions for Sexual Assault Claims Senate Bill 835  renders void and unenforceable any nondisclosure or confidentiality provision in an agreement—including settlement agreements—to the extent the provision prohibits the disclo...