HB3213 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

EMPLOYMENT-PROHIBIT COVENANTS
Last Action
2/17/2026 - House: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
820 ILCS 90/5  
820 ILCS 90/10  
820 ILCS 90/15  
820 ILCS 90/7 rep.  
820 ILCS 90/20 rep.  
820 ILCS 90/35 rep.  
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/06/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller
2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/11/2025HouseAssigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
3/12/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
3/12/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
3/19/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
3/19/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
3/19/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
3/19/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 016-003-000
3/19/2025HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
3/20/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/20/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
3/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/08/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller
4/08/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
4/08/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee
4/11/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/11/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2/17/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee
2/17/2026HouseApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 003-002-000
2/17/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate