HB3213Introduced in the House
EMPLOYMENT-PROHIBIT COVENANTS
Introduced by Anna Moeller, District 43
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Freedom to Work Act. Provides that, on and after January 1, 2026, no employer shall enter into a covenant not to compete or a covenant not to solicit with any employee. Provides that a covenant not to compete or a covenant not to solicit entered into on or after January 1, 2026 is illegal and void regardless of where and when the covenant not to compete or a covenant not to solicit was entered into. Provides that an employer or former employer shall not attempt to enforce a contract that is void and unenforceable under the Act regardless of whether the contract was signed and the employment was maintained outside of the State. Repeals provisions concerning the legitimate business interest of the employer; ensuring employees are informed about their obligations; and reformation of covenants not to compete and covenants not to solicit. Makes changes to definitions. Makes conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2026.
Where it stands
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Labor & Commerce Committee · April 15, 2026
18
Yes
7
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
28 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Kelly Cassidy | 14 | Yes |
| Kevin Olickal | 16 | Yes |
| Bradley Stephens | 20 | No |
| Edgar Gonzalez | 23 | Yes |
| William Davis | 30 | Yes |
| Michael Crawford | 31 | Yes |
| Lisa Davis | 32 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 016-003-000
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 003-002-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee
Fiscal Note Filed
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-007-000
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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