Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia SB 569
Protection of employees; covenants not to compete, involuntarily separated employees.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Protection of employees; covenants not to compete; involuntarily separated employees. Prohibits the enforcement of a covenant not to compete, as such term is defined in existing law, between an employer and an employee if such employee is involuntarily separated from employment, as defined in the bill. The bill provides that for its purposes, an employee that is separated from employment shall be presumed to be involuntarily separated from employment unless the employer provides documentation establishing that such separation is voluntary or due to the employee's inadequate job performance or misconduct.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 Senate | Incorporated by Commerce and Labor | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB170-McPike) (13-Y 0-N) - Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB569) - Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor - Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104838D