Labor and Employment - Noncompete and Conflict of Interest Provisions - Application of Prohibition
Sponsor: William C. Smith, Jr. (District 20)Committee: FinanceSubject: Private Sector Labor and IndustryStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 266 (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the application of the prohibition on including a noncompete or conflict of interest provision in an employment contract or similar document or agreement that restricts the ability of an employee to enter into employment with a new employer or to become self-employed in the same or similar business or trade.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Edwards, Donna | Maryland State & DC AFL-CIO | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bernabei, Lynne | National Employment Lawyers Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Rodwin, Davidlobbyist | Public Justice Center | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Zhou, Lucy | Public Justice Center | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Smith, Senator Smithlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Smith, Senator Smithlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Simpson, Geoffrey | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Welch, Franklin | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Caniglia, Christopher | Individual | Written (PDF) |