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SB5437Introduced in the Senate

Prohibiting noncompetition agreements and clarifying nonsolicitation agreements.

Introduced

Introduced by Derek Stanford, District 1

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Prohibiting noncompetition agreements and clarifying nonsolicitation agreements.

Where it stands

Senate Rules "X" file.

February 26, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce: 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass · January 30, 2026

5

Yes

4

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

9 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, referred to Labor & Commerce.

  2. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:30 AM.

  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  4. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:30 AM.

  5. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM.

  6. LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  7. Minority; do not pass.

  8. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  9. Senate Rules "X" file.

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