Introduced Version
HOUSE BILL No. 1625
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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL
Citations Affected: IC 25-1-23.
Synopsis: Prohibition on noncompete agreements. Prohibits an
individual, person, or other entity from entering into a noncompete
agreement after June 30, 2025.
Effective: July 1, 2025.
Judy, Carbaugh, Morris
January 21, 2025, read first time and referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and
Pensions.
2025 IN 1625—LS 6892/DI 153 Introduced
First Regular Session of the 124th General Assembly (2025)
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HOUSE BILL No. 1625
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning
professions and occupations.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
1 SECTION 1. IC 25-1-23 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS
2 A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
3 1, 2025]:
4 Chapter 23. Noncompete Agreements
5 Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to a noncompete agreement
6 entered into before July 1, 2025.
7 Sec. 2. No individual, person, or other entity may enter into a
8 noncompete agreement.
9 Sec. 3. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit,
10 limit, impair, or abrogate:
11 (1) the ability of the parties to negotiate any other term not
12 specified under this chapter; or
13 (2) any other right, remedy, or relief permitted by law or in
14 equity.
15 Sec. 4. To the extent this chapter conflicts with a provision of
16 any other Indiana law, including the provisions of IC 25-22.5-5.5,
17 this chapter prevails.
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