HR 4976: Open Settlement Procedures Act of 1986

Congress: 99 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: neutral

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Sponsor: Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1] (D-NJ)

Summary

Open Settlement Procedures Act of 1986 - Amends the Federal rules of civil procedure to prohibit, as part of a settlement of a civil case, an agreement not to disclose information obtained in connection with the case.