Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB569 — Protection of employees; covenants not to compete, involuntarily separated employees.

Last action — Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB569)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Protection of employees; covenants not to compete, involuntarily separated employees.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. S Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB170-McPike) (13-Y 0-N)

  2. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB569)

  3. S Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor

  4. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104838D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB569 do?
Protection of employees; covenants not to compete, involuntarily separated employees.
Who sponsors SB569?
SB569 is sponsored by Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr..
What is the current status of SB569?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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