Bill > HB1034

This bill aims to broadly prohibit non-compete agreements in Tennessee by rendering restrictions on an employee's or contractor's right to practice their profession after terminating employment void and unenforceable, with a planned implementation date of July 1, 2025. The legislation systematically removes references to a previous section of law (§63-1-148) that previously allowed certain non-compete restrictions across multiple sections of Tennessee Code related to professional licensing and healthcare. By deleting and modifying these references, the bill effectively invalidates most contractual provisions that prevent workers from pursuing their profession or trade after leaving a job. The bill will apply to contracts entered into or amended on or after July 1, 2025, giving employers and employees advance notice of the change. This represents a significant shift in Tennessee's employment law that aims to increase worker mobility and prevent employers from restricting employees' ability to seek employment in their chosen field after leaving a job.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1034&ga=114