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This bill amends the Illinois Freedom to Work Act to add new protections for health care professionals by prohibiting employers from enforcing non-compete and non-solicitation agreements against them, regardless of whether they are part of a collective bargaining agreement. Specifically, the bill defines health care professionals as physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants licensed in Illinois. The bill builds upon existing restrictions in the law that already prevent non-compete agreements for lower-wage workers, construction employees, and mental health professionals serving veterans and first responders. Under this legislation, any non-compete or non-solicitation covenant entered into after the bill's effective date of January 1, 2027, would be considered void and unenforceable for health care professionals. This change aims to provide greater employment mobility and flexibility for medical workers, potentially helping to address workforce challenges in the healthcare sector by making it easier for professionals to change employers or start their own practices without legal restrictions.

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https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4221&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104