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HB 4221 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

FREEDOM TO WORK-HEALTH CARE

Summary
Amends the Illinois Freedom to Work Act. Provides that any covenant not to compete or covenant not to solicit entered into after the effective date of the amendatory Act shall not be enforceable with respect to individuals employed as health care professionals, regardless of whether an individual is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Effective January 1, 2027.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves non-compete restrictions for healthcare professionals, enabling workforce mobility and improving access to care by preventing employer-imposed job limitations.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves non-compete restrictions for health care workers, protecting their right to seek employment without legal barriers under labor rights.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 8, 2025 Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Feb 11, 2026
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Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
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Murri Briel
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