Senate Sponsors: DUDYCZ-RONEN-STONE. House Sponsors: MCAULIFFE-ERWIN-CAPPARELLI-SAVIANO-ACEVEDO Short description: BROADCAST INDUSTRY FREE MARKET Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Broadcast Industry Free Market Act. Provides that no television, radio, or cable station may require any employee or prospective employee, other than one in sales or management, to agree as a condition of an employment contract to refrain from obtaining employment in a specific geographic area for a specific period of time after termination of employment with the hiring broadcasting industry employer. Provides that the Act does not prevent the enforcement of a covenant not to compete during the term of an employment contract or against an employee who breaches an employment contract. Provides that any person or entity that violates the Act is liable for civil damages, attorney's fees, and costs. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 92-0496 Last action date: DEC-05-2001 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status