Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 142 — An Act prohibiting enforcement of covenants not to compete in broadcast employment agreements.

Last action — Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9), June 30, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

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

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill prohibits enforcing non-compete clauses in broadcast employment agreements.

This legislation aims to prevent employers in the broadcast industry from enforcing non-compete clauses against their employees. By eliminating these provisions, the bill seeks to enhance job mobility for workers in broadcasting.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means you may have more flexibility to seek new job opportunities in broadcast without legal penalties.
  • Families: This could lead to more job opportunities for individuals in the broadcast industry, potentially benefiting family income.

Summary

Non-Compete Provisions in Broadcast Contracts

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9), June 30, 2026

  2. First consideration, June 2, 2026

  3. Reported as committed, June 2, 2026

  4. Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, Jan. 22, 2025

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 247 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (247)

247 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 142 do?
Non-Compete Provisions in Broadcast Contracts
Who sponsors SB 142?
SB 142 is sponsored by John I. Kane (Democratic), Nick Pisciottano (Democratic), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic), Jay Costa (Democratic), and Camera Bartolotta (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 142?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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