An Act relative to clarifying legislative intent regarding the non-competition law
This bill amends Massachusetts law to clarify how the term "terminated without cause" is defined within non-compete agreements. Specifically, it requires that this definition be explicitly stated in the contract itself rather than relying on general legal interpretations. The change directly affects employees and employers who sign non-compete clauses, ensuring that the conditions for termination are clear to both parties before an agreement is finalized. By mandating this specific language, the legislation aims to reduce ambiguity and potential disputes over whether an employee was fired without cause.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 12, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bruce Tarr
RRepublican
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