HB 366-FN (2023): prohibiting certain noncompete clauses and nondisclosure agreements regarding free software projects and the sharing of open source software.

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HB 366-FN (2023)

prohibiting certain noncompete clauses and nondisclosure agreements regarding free software projects and the sharing of open source software.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee met in executive session on January 18, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. On February 2, 2023 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2023, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
  • January 18, 2023, 11:15 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308

Votes

  • February 2, 2023, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 18, 2023: Public Hearing: 01/18/2023 11:15 am LOB 306-308
  • January 18, 2023: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate HB366 01/18/2023 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • January 18, 2023: Executive Session: 01/18/2023 11:15 am LOB 306-308
  • February 2, 2023: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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