2025 House Bill 4040

Labor: fair employment practices; certain noncompete agreements; prohibit employers from requiring employees to enter into unless certain conditions are met.

A bill to amend 1984 PA 274, entitled “Michigan antitrust reform act,” by amending section 4a (MCL 445.774a), as added by 1987 PA 243.

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The bill amends the Michigan Antitrust Reform Act to largely prohibit noncompete agreements between businesses and workers, with specific exceptions, and provides legal recourse for workers affected by violations.

Introduced in the House

Jan. 30, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Denise Mentzer (D-61) and 9 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Jason Morgan (D-23), Jasper Martus (D-69), Joey Andrews (D-38), Mike McFall (D-14), Donavan McKinney (D-11), Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Matt Koleszar (D-22) and Sharon MacDonell (D-56)

Referred to the Committee on Economic Competitiveness