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CA SB699

Bill

Status

Passed

9/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Anna Caballero

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes that any contract void under California's restraint of trade laws is unenforceable regardless of where or when the contract was signed.

  • Prohibits employers or former employers from attempting to enforce void noncompete or restraint of trade contracts, even if signed outside California or involving out-of-state employment.

  • Prohibits employers from entering into contracts with employees or prospective employees that contain provisions void under restraint of trade laws, establishing this as a civil violation.

  • Allows employees, former employees, or prospective employees to sue for injunctive relief and actual damages, with prevailing parties entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs.

Legislative Description

Contracts in restraint of trade.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 157, Statutes of 2023.

9/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/29/2023
Labor and Employment6/15/2023
Appropriations4/19/2023
Judiciary3/29/2023
Rules2/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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