1. (a) Void provisions.— A provision of an agreement, contract, settlement or similar instrument that does any of the following shall be void and unenforceable:

   1. (1) prohibits or attempts to prohibit the disclosure of the name of a person suspected of childhood sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities;
   2. (2) suppresses or attempts to suppress information relevant to an investigation by law enforcement authorities into a claim of childhood sexual abuse; or
   3. (3) impairs or attempts to impair the ability of a person to report a claim of childhood sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities.

2. (b) Form.— Any agreement, contract, settlement or similar instrument settling a claim of childhood sexual abuse shall be presumed to satisfy this section if it does not contain a provision prohibited by subsection (a) and if it includes a notice printed in boldface, 12-point font or larger, as follows or in a substantially similar form:

   NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES

   By signing this agreement, you do not surrender your right to speak to law enforcement about the actions, underlying facts or circumstances referenced in this agreement.

   I (we) acknowledge receipt of the above notice.

   (Signature).............................(Date)...............

3. (c) Definitions.— As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

   1. "Childhood sexual abuse." The term shall have the same meaning as "sexual abuse or exploitation" in 23 Pa.C.S. § 6303 (relating to definitions).
   2. "Law enforcement authorities." The term shall have the same meaning as "law enforcement official" in 23 Pa.C.S. § 6303.

(Nov. 26, 2019, P.L.649, No.89, eff. 60 days)

2019 Amendment. Act 89 added section 8316.2.