HB 949 VA
Covenants not to compete; exceptions, civil penalty.
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Summary
This bill would modify Virginia's provisions governing covenants not to compete in employment agreements. Covenants not to compete are contractual restrictions that prohibit employees from working for competitors or starting competing businesses after leaving employment. The bill would amend exceptions to the general prohibition on such covenants and establish or modify civil penalties for violations. The changes would affect the enforceability and penalties associated with non-compete agreements in Virginia.
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Official abstract
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.
Sponsor (1)
- Alfonso H. Lopez Democratic · primary
Action history (6)
- Jan 13, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102467D · lower
- Jan 13, 2026 Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce · lower
- Jan 22, 2026 Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #2 · lower
- Jan 29, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Feb 3, 2026 Continued to next session in Labor and Commerce (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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