Bill Title: 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.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6)

Status: (Introduced) 2026-04-17 - House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee [HB3213 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

Revision	Date	Format	Source	View
Introduced	2025-02-06	HTML/Text	Link	View

Amendments

Amendment	Date	Disposition	Format	Source	View
House Amendment 002	2026-03-26	Proposed	HTML/Text	Link	View
House Amendment 001	2025-04-08	Proposed	HTML/Text	Link	View

Supplemental Documents

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