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HB3213 - 104th General Assembly
EMPLOYMENT-PROHIBIT COVENANTS
Last Action
House Sponsors
Rep. Anna Moeller - Laura Faver Dias - Anne Stava - Lilian Jiménez, Kevin John Olickal and Norma HernandezStatutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Freedom to Work Act. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2026, no employer shall enter into a covenant not to compete or a covenant not to solicit with any employee. Provides that a covenant not to compete or a covenant not to solicit entered into on or after January 1, 2026 is illegal and void regardless of where and when the covenant not to compete or a covenant not to solicit was entered into. Provides that an employer or former employer shall not attempt to enforce a contract that is void and unenforceable under the Act regardless of whether the contract was signed and the employment was maintained outside of the State. Repeals provisions concerning the legitimate business interest of the employer; ensuring employees are informed about their obligations; and reformation of covenants not to compete and covenants not to solicit. Makes changes to definitions. Makes conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2026.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/06/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller |
| 2/18/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 2/18/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/11/2025 | House | Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee |
| 3/12/2025 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias |
| 3/12/2025 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava |
| 3/19/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez |
| 3/19/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal |
| 3/19/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez |
| 3/19/2025 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 016-003-000 |
| 3/19/2025 | House | Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez |
| 3/20/2025 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 3/20/2025 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez |
| 3/26/2025 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 3/26/2025 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/08/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller |
| 4/08/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 4/08/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee |
| 4/11/2025 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |
| 4/11/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |