Vermont legislation · 2025-2026 Session
Vermont H205: An act relating to agreements not to compete
Status: In committee, March 13, 2026
What the bill says
An act relating to agreements not to compete It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont.
From the introduced text, February 12, 2025:
An act relating to agreements not to compete It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont: Sec. 1. 9 V.S.A. chapter 153 is added to read: CHAPTER 153. FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS § 6061. DEFINITIONS As used in this chapter: VT LEG #379828 v.1 BILL AS INTRODUCED H.205 2025 Page 2 of (1)(A) "Agreement not to compete" means an agreement between a franchisor and franchisee that restricts the franchisee after separating from the franchisor from operating its (ii) for a certain period of time; or (iii) in any other way that significantly impacts the ability of the franchisee to compete with the franchisor. (B) An agreement not to compete does not include an agreement that prohibits the disclosure of trade secrets as defined in section 4601 of this title or a nondisclosure agreement that protects confidential business information that does not constitute a trade secret. (2) "Franchise agreement" means an agreement in which a franchisor grants a franchisee the right to operate a business or to offer, sell, or distribute goods or services identified or associated with the franchisor's trademark. (3) "Franchisee" means a person who currently operates or formerly operated a business under a franchisor's name, trademark, or other identifying information, pursuant to a franchise agreement. (4) "Franchisor" means a person that sells the right to …
Sponsors
- Michael Marcotte (R, Orleans-Lamoille) · primary sponsor
- David Bosch (R, Rutland-2)
- Kevin Christie (D, Windsor-6)
- Jonathan Cooper (D, Bennington-1)
- Abbey Duke (D, Chittenden-17)
- Edye Graning (D, Chittenden-3)
- Martin LaLonde (D, Chittenden-12)
- Anthony Micklus (R, Chittenden-Franklin)
- Herb Olson (D, Addison-4)
- Kirk White (D, Windsor-Addison)
Latest actions
- : Rep. [Marcotte of Coventry] moved to recommit the bill to the Committee on [Commerce and Economic Development], which was agreed to
- : Action Calendar: Action postponed until [March 13, 2026]
- : Action Calendar: Action postponed until [March 13, 2026]
- : Rep. [Duke of Burlington] moved to postpone action until [March 13, 2026], which was agreed to
- : Action Calendar: Action postponed until [March 11, 2026]
- : Rep. [Duke of Burlington] moved to postpone action until [March 11, 2026], which was agreed to
- : Action Calendar: Action postponed until [March 10, 2026]
- : Action Calendar: Action postponed until [March 10, 2026]
- : Rep. [Duke of Burlington] moved to postpone action until [March 10, 2026], which was agreed to
- : Action Calendar: Action postponed until [February 26, 2026]
Common questions
- What is H205?
- H205 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): An act relating to agreements not to compete.
- What does H205 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to agreements not to compete It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont.
- What is the status of H205?
- In committee as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Rep. [Marcotte of Coventry] moved to recommit the bill to the Committee on [Commerce and Economic Development], which was agreed to (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored H205?
- Michael Marcotte (R, Orleans-Lamoille), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H205?
- On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.205
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