Workforce Mobility Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
The Workforce Mobility Act of 2026 would generally prohibit employers from entering into or enforcing noncompete agreements with employees or contractors, and would render such agreements unenforceable if made after the law takes effect. Limited exceptions apply: noncompete clauses tied to the sale of a business's goodwill or ownership interest, agreements with certain senior executives who receive qualifying severance packages, and agreements between partners dissolving a partnership. The bill does not affect employers' ability to use trade secret protections or confidentiality agreements. Employers would be required to post notice of the law's provisions.
The bill affects employers across industries who currently use noncompete agreements, as well as employees and independent contractors bound by them. It would be enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices) and the Department of Labor, which would investigate violations and could sue on workers' behalf; state attorneys general could also bring enforcement actions. Individuals harmed by violations could sue directly for actual damages, costs, and attorney's fees, and predispute arbitration or class-action waivers could not block such claims. The Labor Department must issue implementing regulations within 18 months and, with the FTC, coordinate enforcement standards and report to Congress.
The bill was introduced in the House on September 1, 2026, by Rep. Scott Peters with a cosponsor, and referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Education and Workforce. It has not yet received committee action, and would need committee approval, floor votes in the House and Senate, and the President's signature to become law.
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Timeline
1 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10215 do?
- The Workforce Mobility Act of 2026 would generally prohibit employers from entering into or enforcing noncompete agreements with employees or contractors, and would render such agreements unenforceable if made after the law takes effect. Limited exceptions apply: noncompete clauses tied to the sale of a business's goodwill or ownership interest, agreements with certain senior executives who receive qualifying severance packages, and agreements between partners dissolving a partnership. The bill does not affect employers' ability to use trade secret protections or confidentiality agreements. Employers would be required to post notice of the law's provisions. The bill affects employers across industries who currently use noncompete agreements, as well as employees and independent contractors bound by them. It would be enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices) and the Department of Labor, which would investigate violations and could sue on workers' behalf; state attorneys general could also bring enforcement actions. Individuals harmed by violations could sue directly for actual damages, costs, and attorney's fees, and predispute arbitration or class-action waivers could not block such claims. The Labor Department must issue implementing regulations within 18 months and, with the FTC, coordinate enforcement standards and report to Congress. The bill was introduced in the House on September 1, 2026, by Rep. Scott Peters with a cosponsor, and referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Education and Workforce. It has not yet received committee action, and would need committee approval, floor votes in the House and Senate, and the President's signature to become law.
- Has H.R. 10215 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10215. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10215?
- H.R. 10215 was sponsored by Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50] (D-CA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10215?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (1 Sep 2026).
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