HB4565

FREEDOM TO WORK-HEALTH CARE

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4565 amends the Illinois Freedom to Work Act to restrict non-compete and non-solicitation agreements for certain employees.

HB4565 amends the Illinois Freedom to Work Act to prohibit employers from entering into non-compete or non-solicitation agreements with employees in specific sectors unless their annual earnings exceed certain thresholds. For health care professionals, the earnings threshold starts at $75,000 and increases over time. For construction employees, the threshold begins at $45,000 and also increases. The bill also voids non-compete agreements for employees covered by collective bargaining agreements and those providing mental health services to veterans and first responders.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 19

2:00 PM

House Labor & Commerce Committee Hearing

Feb 25

2:00 PM

House Labor & Commerce Committee Hearing

History

Apr 17

House

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

Apr 10

House

Second Reading - Short Debate

Apr 10

House

Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate