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SB900Introduced in the Senate

Noncompete and Conflict of Interest Clauses - Licensed Architects - Employer Workforce Relocation and Out-of-State Employers

EngrossedHouse Rules and Executive Nominations

Introduced by Justin Ready, District 5

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Applying certain provisions of law establishing that certain noncompete and conflict of interest provisions in certain employment contracts are null and void as being against the public policy of the State to licensed architects employed by certain employers that relocate the majority of its employees or principal place of business outside the State; and applying the Act only to employment contracts or similar documents or agreements for employment executed on or after October 1, 2026.

Where it stands

Referred Rules and Executive Nominations

April 11, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 10, 2026

42

Yes

0

No

5

Absent or Not Voting

47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. First Reading Finance

  2. Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.

  3. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

  4. Favorable with Amendments {213121/1 Adopted

  5. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

  6. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

  7. Referred Rules and Executive Nominations

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