Mississippi SB2127 prohibits confidentiality of settlement agreements in civil proceedings involving public bodies.
Mississippi SB2127 amends the Mississippi Public Records Act to ensure that settlement agreements in civil proceedings between public bodies and other parties cannot be made confidential. The bill explicitly states that no court may enter an order of confidentiality and seal any court record or other document containing the terms of such settlement. This change aims to enhance transparency in legal settlements involving public entities.
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