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Kansas House Approves Bill Restricting Court Document Sealing

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· Story link The Kansas House approved, by a 122-1 vote, a bill that requires courts to hold hearings before…

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The Kansas House approved, by a 122-1 vote, a bill that requires courts to hold hearings before sealing documents or closing court proceedings. The bill, which goes to the Senate, was prompted by two abortion-related, sealed lawsuits pending before the Kansas Supreme Court. (3/4/08)

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