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HB1642Introduced in the House

FREEDOM TO WORK-COVENANT RATE

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Introduced by Anne Stava-Murray, District 81

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Illinois Freedom to Work Act. Provides that, beginning on January 1, 2026, no employer shall enter into a covenant not to compete or a covenant not to solicit with any employee unless the employee's actual or expected annualized rate of earnings exceeds $300,000 per year. Effective January 1, 2026.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anne Stava

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee

  5. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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