New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1361: Relates to restrictive covenants between employers and employees with respect to agreements not to compete
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 1361 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to restrictive covenants between employers and employees with respect to agreements not to compete. Primary sponsor: Jeffrey Dinowitz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO LABOR.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows employers to request or require a prospective or current employee to execute a restrictive covenant not to engage in specified acts in competition with the employer after termination of the employment relationship as a condition of employment, continued employment, or with respect to severance pay.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Dinowitz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO LABOR
- REFERRED TO LABOR