Brian Seitz

As KSMU reported previously, HB 709 was prompted by abuse scandal linked to Kanakuk sports camp in the Branson area. The bill would essentially ban nondisclosure agreements as a tool to resolve civil lawsuits over child sexual abuse.

People who say they survived sex abuse at Kanakuk camp near Branson spoke out at a hearing in Jefferson City last week. A bill proposed by an Ozarks lawmaker would restrict nondisclosure agreements signed to settle court cases between sexual abuse survivors and perpetrators.

Incumbent Brian Seitz is running against Republican Carolyn Boss for District 156, which represents Taney County, in the August 6 Primary Election. The only Democrat in the race for the 156th House seat is Janis Beacham.