Labor and Employment - Noncompete and Conflict of Interest Provisions
Sponsor: Justin Ready (District 5)Committee: FinanceSubject: Private Sector Labor and IndustryStatus: Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the noncompete and conflict of interest provisions in employment contracts or similar documents that are null and void as being against public policy.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Maud, Stacey | Ace Handyman Services Annapolis E Shore & Ocean City | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McCauley, Ed | BLT | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Walters, Christine | FiveL Company | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ready, Justin | Maryland State Senate | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | O'Halloran, Mike | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Ready, Senator Readylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Wiggins, Grasonlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Gellatly, Amy | Public Justice Center | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Elliott, Robynlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Wise, Steve | Individual | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVWiggins, GrasonRegistered for: Maryland Chamber of Commerce; United Way of Central Maryland, Inc.; Madison Marquette Property Investments LLC; Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund; Family Tree, The; OVG Facilities…
UNFElliott, RobynRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition…