RI H8059 | 2024 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Vetoed on June 26 2024 - 100% progression
Action: 2024-06-26 - Vetoed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]

Summary

LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- RHODE ISLAND NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENT ACT - Prohibits noncompete agreements except for noncompete agreements between a seller and buyer of a business; creates civil action for an employer for the violation of an agreement by employee regarding disclosure or wrongful utilization of trade secrets.

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Title

Prohibits noncompete agreements except for noncompete agreements between a seller and buyer of a business; creates civil action for an employer for the violation of an agreement by employee regarding disclosure or wrongful utilization of trade secrets.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2024-06-13 - Senate - Passage (Y: 37 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2024-06-13 - House - Passage (Y: 67 N: 2 NV: 6 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2024-06-26HouseVetoed by Governor
2024-06-20HouseTransmitted to Governor
2024-06-13SenateSenate passed Sub A in concurrence
2024-06-13SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (06/13/2024)
2024-06-13HouseHouse passed Sub A
2024-06-12HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/13/2024)
2024-06-12HouseCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
2024-06-10HouseProposed Substitute
2024-06-10HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/12/2024)
2024-06-10HouseMeeting postponed (06/11/2024)
2024-06-09HouseScheduled for consideration
2024-03-27HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2024-03-22HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2024)
2024-03-13HouseIntroduced, referred to House Labor

Subjects


Rhode Island State Sources


Bill Comments

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