Starting July 1, 2026, employers cannot use employment contracts to prevent community services providers from working with individuals with developmental disabilities after they leave their job, unless the contract involves a practice sale or restricts them from directly recruiting the former employer's current clients. This law makes such restrictive covenants voidable (unenforceable), giving workers more freedom to continue their profession with a new employer while still allowing employers to protect their existing client relationships.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 488
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 441
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 478
Signed by the President S.J. 416
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 64, NAYS 0. H.J. 446
Health and Human Services Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 262
First Reading House H.J. 247
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 2. S.J. 200
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 10
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 139
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Health and Human Services — Do Pass
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Health and Human Services — Do Pass