AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- RHODE ISLAND NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENT ACT

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Prohibits noncompete agreements except for noncompete agreements between a seller and buyer of a business; creates civil action for an employer for the violation of an agreement by employee regarding disclosure or wrongful utilization of trade secrets.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Jan 16, 2026
Last action: Mar 12, 2026 — 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor: Matt LaMountain D
Session: 2026
Momentum: 5 · Stalled