House Bill No. by Representative Billings proposes the establishment of a public Settlement Agreement Information Database, which will be managed by the commissioner of administration. This database is intended to contain detailed information about settlements entered into by state agencies related to legal actions involving alleged violations of federal or state law. The bill defines a "settlement agreement" and outlines the specific information that must be included in the database, such as the date the agreement became final, a description of the claims settled, the total amount to be paid, and any conditions for termination. Additionally, it mandates that each state agency must provide this information for settlements entered into on or after January 1, 2027, within ninety days of the agreement's finalization.

The bill also includes provisions for confidentiality, allowing state agencies to exempt certain information from disclosure if it meets specific criteria under the Public Records Law. The administrative head of the agency involved in the settlement must provide a written statement of confidentiality if disclosure is deemed necessary to protect the public interest. The database is required to be operational by December 31, 2026, and the information must remain accessible for five years. The commissioner is authorized to create rules for the implementation and administration of this new requirement.