Covenants not to compete; exceptions, civil penalty.

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2027 SESSION

INTRODUCED

26102467D

HOUSE BILL NO. 949

Offered January 14, 2026

A BILL to amend and reenact § 40.1-28.7:8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to covenants not to compete prohibited; exceptions; civil penalty.

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Patron—Lopez

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Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

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PASSAGE PROBABILITY

14.5% Unlikely

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Stage base In Committee — base rate 27%, measured from VA's completed sessions
Momentum -3 37/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -9 81 days quiet

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