· RI legislature · 2026

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

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.

Sponsor

Matt LaMountain (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-01-16

Policy area

Labor and Employment

Latest action

03/31/2026 Senate read and passed