S 1336
An Act relative to banning noncompetition agreements in the Commonwealth
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Bill overview
This bill would ban non-compete agreements in Massachusetts. Currently, employers can restrict former employees from working for competitors. The bill aims to increase worker mobility and promote competition by removing these restrictions, allowing employees to seek new opportunities without fear of legal repercussions from their previous employers.
Key provisions
- Prohibits employers from entering into non-compete agreements with employees.
- Prevents employers from enforcing existing non-compete agreements.
- Applies to all employees in Massachusetts.
- The bill seeks to ensure employees have greater freedom to change jobs.
- The bill aims to foster competition in the Massachusetts workforce.
- The bill does not affect the ability of employers to protect trade secrets.
- The bill does not affect the ability of employers to enter into confidentiality agreements.
Who is affected
- Employees in Massachusetts
- Employers in Massachusetts
- Businesses in Massachusetts
- Workers
- Job seekers
Notable changes
- Eliminates non-compete agreements, a practice currently allowed in Massachusetts.
- This would allow employees greater flexibility in their careers.
- Does not restrict employers' ability to protect trade secrets or confidential information.
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Primary sponsor
Patricia D. Jehlen
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Patricia D. Jehlen
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Bill S.1336 194th (Current)
An Act relative to banning noncompetition agreements in the Commonwealth
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1336) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to ban noncompetition agreements in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Patricia D. Jehlen Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.1336
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 11/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/17/2025 from 11:00 AM-02:00 PM in B-1 |
| 11/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/17/2025 from 11:00 AM-12:20 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing date changed |
| 11/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/17/2025 from 11:00 AM-12:20 PM in B-1 |
| 12/22/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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