H269

Workforce Freedom and Protection Act

Introduced·3/3/25

North Carolina H269 aims to remove barriers to job mobility and protect workers by banning exploitative employment practices and studying.

North Carolina H269, the Workforce Freedom and Protection Act, seeks to enhance job mobility and protect workers by banning exploitative employment practices and authorizing a study on occupational licensing. The bill prohibits employers from requiring non-compete agreements, enforcing such agreements, or entering into no-poach agreements. It also mandates the Legislative Research Commission to study occupational licensing, focusing on its impact on public safety, employment, and economic opportunity.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce and Economic Development Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 5, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 5, 2025

House

Ref to the Com on Commerce and Economic Development, if favorable, Judiciary 2, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Mar 3, 2025

House

Filed