HB2561

FREEDOM TO WORK-HEALTH CARE

Introduced·2/4/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB2561 amends the Illinois Freedom to Work Act to restrict the enforceability of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements for certain.

HB2561 amends the Illinois Freedom to Work Act to limit the enforceability of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements for specific employees. It prohibits these agreements for mental health professionals if they increase costs or difficulties for veterans and first responders seeking mental health services. Additionally, it restricts enforcement of such agreements for health care professionals if they reduce the availability of reproductive health care or maternity care.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
27
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 7, 2025

3:00 PM

Labor & Commerce Committee Hearing

Mar 21, 2025

8:00 AM

Labor & Commerce Committee Hearing

History

Apr 11, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Apr 11, 2025

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Apr 8, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly