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Introduced
01/30/2019
01/30/2019
In Committee
04/03/2019
04/03/2019
Crossed Over
03/05/2019
03/05/2019
Passed
04/05/2019
04/05/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/25/2019
05/25/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Providing that certain noncompete and conflict of interest provisions that restrict the ability of an employee to enter into employment with a new employer or to become self-employed in the same or similar business or trade are null and void as being against the public policy of the State; providing the Act does not apply to an employment contract or similar document or agreement with respect to the taking or use of a client list or other proprietary client-related information; etc.
AI Summary
This bill aims to make certain noncompete and conflict of interest provisions in employment contracts null and void as being against the public policy of the State of Maryland. The bill applies to employment contracts or similar agreements for employees earning $15 per hour or less, or $31,200 annually or less, regardless of whether the contract was entered into in Maryland. The bill does not apply to provisions related to the taking or use of a client list or other proprietary client-related information.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (15)
Will Smith (D)*,
Malcolm Augustine (D),
Jill Carter (D),
Sarah Elfreth (D),
Arthur Ellis (D),
Bill Ferguson (D),
Melony Griffith (D),
Antonio Hayes (D),
Katie Hester (D),
Ben Kramer (D),
Clarence Lam (D),
Susan Lee (D),
Cory McCray (D),
Jim Rosapepe (D),
Jeff Waldstreicher (D),
Last Action
Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 753 (on 05/25/2019)
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