SB569Introduced in the Senate
Protection of employees; covenants not to compete, involuntarily separated employees.
Introduced by Glen Sturtevant, District 12
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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 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.
Where it stands
Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB170-McPike) (13-Y 0-N)
February 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB170-McPike) (13-Y 0-N) · February 2, 2026
13
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | Yes |
| William Stanley | 7 | Yes |
| Mark Peake | 8 | Yes |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Lamont Bagby | 14 | Absent |
| Louise Lucas | 18 | Yes |
| Bill DeSteph | 20 | Yes |
| Aaron Rouse | 22 | Yes |
| Mamie Locke | 23 | Absent |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104838D
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB569)
Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB170-McPike) (13-Y 0-N)
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