New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9759: Prohibits non-compete agreements and certain restrictive covenants
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 9759 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits non-compete agreements and certain restrictive covenants. Primary sponsor: Michael Gianaris. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 3, 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.
Prohibits non-compete agreements and certain restrictive covenants; authorizes covered individuals to bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction against any employer or persons alleged to have violated such prohibition.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Gianaris | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Pete Harckham | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
“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
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.986
- REFERRED TO LABOR