Connecticut § 52-231b - Entry of order or judgment or approval of settlement that prohibits or restricts disclosure of sexual abuse of minor prohibited.
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§ 52-231b. Entry of order or judgment or approval of settlement that prohibits or restricts disclosure of sexual abuse of minor prohibited.
Sec. 52-231b. Entry of order or judgment or approval of settlement that prohibits or restricts disclosure of sexual abuse of minor prohibited. In any action to recover damages for personal injury to a minor, including emotional distress, caused by sexual abuse, sexual exploitation or sexual assault, no court shall enter an order or judgment in such action, or approve a settlement of such action, that prohibits or restricts any person from disclosing information concerning such abuse, exploitation or assault to the Commissioner of Children and Families or a law enforcement agency.
(P.A. 02-138, S. 19.)
History: P.A. 02-138 effective May 23, 2002.
Source: official Connecticut text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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