NYC Council Introduction 115

intro.nyc/0115-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Prohibition of non-compete agreements.
Status: Committee Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
Sponsored by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
Introduced: January 29, 2026

This bill would prohibit employers from entering into non-compete agreements with employees, and it would rescind any non-compete agreements that predate the effective date of this bill. Employers would be subject to a $500 civil penalty for each violation of this bill.