MA S1083

Bill

MA S1083

Relative to banning noncompetition agreements in the Commonwealth

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to banning noncompetition agreements in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to ban non-competition agreements in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, effective January 1, 2021. Non-competition agreements are contracts that restrict an employee's ability to work for a competitor or start a competing business after leaving their job. By making these agreements void and unenforceable, the bill aims to promote worker mobility and open competition in the labor market.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (4)

Pat Jehlen (D), Elizabeth Malia (D), Denise Provost (D), Tommy Vitolo (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2548 (on 02/20/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1083

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1083
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1083.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
S2294	To end child marriage in Massachusetts	Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
S2548	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Labor and Workforce Development to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative labor and workforce development laws and programs	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by

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