SB569
Protection of employees; covenants not to compete, involuntarily separated employees.
Status:
Killed
Latest Action:
Feb. 2, 2026
Senate: Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB170-McPike) (13-Y 0-N)
Chief Patron:
Glen Sturtevant (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Protection of employees; covenants not to compete; involuntarily separated employees.
Prohibits the enforcement of a covenant not to compete, as such term is defined in existing law, between an employer and an employee if such employee is involuntarily separated from employment, as defined in the bill. The bill provides that for its purposes, an employee that is separated from employment ... (More) shall be presumed to be involuntarily separated from employment unless the employer provides documentation establishing that such separation is voluntary or due to the employee's inadequate job performance or misconduct. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104838D
- 01/14/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
- 02/02/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB569)
- 02/02/2026 - Senate: Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB170-McPike) (13-Y 0-N)
