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HB813

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AN ACT relating to contracts.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 336 to define "covenant not to compete" and "covered employee"; prohibit an employer from requiring a covered employee to enter into a covenant not to compete; set forth civil remedy, damages that can be recovered, and limitations to bring claim; require that provisions to be posted by the employer; prohibit an employer from retaliating against an employee for bringing a civil action; establish application of provisions; amend KRS 336.990 to provide civil penalties.

Civil ActionsContractsLabor and IndustryPersonnel and EmploymentWorkforce

Introduced: March 2, 2026

Last action: March 9, 2026

To Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
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Legislative History

Mar 2, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Mar 2, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Mar 9, 2026 · House
To Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

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Pamela Stevenson

Representative · House District 043

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Pamela.Stevenson@kylegislature.gov
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