HB4221

FREEDOM TO WORK-HEALTH CARE

Introduced·12/8/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4221 amends the Illinois Freedom to Work Act to restrict enforceability of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements for certain.

HB4221 modifies the Illinois Freedom to Work Act to limit the enforceability of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements for specific employees. It prohibits employers from enforcing such agreements against licensed mental health professionals if doing so would increase costs or difficulties for veterans or first responders seeking mental health services. Additionally, it makes non-compete and non-solicitation agreements unenforceable for health care professionals, regardless of collective bargaining agreements.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

2:00 PM

House Labor & Commerce Committee Hearing

Mar 25

2:00 PM

House Labor & Commerce Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

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

Feb 11

House

Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee

Jan 14

House

First Reading