Prohibit nondisclosure agreements for certain local officials

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill makes it illegal for local elected officials—county commissioners, township trustees, village legislators, and village mayors—to knowingly sign contracts that bar them from discussing official matters. Violators can be fined up to $1,000 and the agreements are declared void. The attorney general is authorized to enforce the penalties.

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Hearings

• House Local Government: H. B. No. 843, H. B. No. 695, H. B. No. 445
  House Local Government · Jun 3, 2026
• House Local Government: H. B. No. 445, H. B. No. 639, H. B. No. 749, H. B. No. 493, H. B. No. 695
  House Local Government · May 20, 2026
• House Local Government: H. B. No. 92, H. B. No. 361, H. B. No. 653, H. B. No. 695, H. B. No. 639
  House Local Government · Mar 11, 2026

History

1. Feb 18, 2026Referred to committee
2. Feb 12, 2026Introduced

Sponsors

• Adam C. Bird · sponsor
• Brian Stewart

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